HVDC/FACTS Service - Customer Applications Engineer and Tendering Manager

GE Vernova; Nova Scotia; Remote; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Customer Applications Engineer and Tendering Manager to lead technical solutions for HVDC/FACTS services. This role involves managing the inquiry-to-order process, collaborating with sales teams, and ensuring high-quality proposals for utility and industrial customers across North America. Candidates should possess a strong background in electrical or mechanical engineering and demonstrate leadership in complex bid processes. This remote position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals eager to make a significant impact in the electrification sector.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time-off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applications engineering and tendering experience.
• Knowledge of high-voltage systems and power generation projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions and manage the proposal process.
• Collaborate with sales to prepare technical and commercial tenders.

Skills

Applications Engineering

Tendering

Technical Solutions Development

Project Management

Customer Relationship Management

Bilingual English/French

High Voltage Systems Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SFDC/SPEAK4GE

Job description

HVDC/FACTS Service - Customer Applications Engineer and Tendering Manager

Job ID:

100539

Job Type:

Full Time

Category:

Educations:

Posted:

2025-05-05

Location:

Nova Scotia | Canada

Job Views:

3

USD $98,400 -$164,000

Job Description:

Job information

Job Description:

Job information HVDC/FACTS Service - Customer Applications Engineer and Tendering Manager from the Company GE Vernova, this latest HVDC/FACTS Service - Customer Applications Engineer and Tendering Manager job vacancy is located in the city Nova Scotia located in the country Canada . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate Bachelor Degree . Job Vacancies in this Engineering field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the HVDC FACTS Service Operations Manager, the Customer Applications Engineer and Tendering manager will serve as the point to develop technical solutions and technical offers to Utility and Industrial customers within North America (NAM). Will support the inquiry to order (ITO) process in response to customer requests for quotations.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

In this role the Customer Applications Engineer and Tendering Manager will:

• Serve as the technological point person for the business for the entire Inquiry to Order (ITO) phase. Provides technical expertise and develops technical solutions (configuration, performance estimation, economics, etc.) as part of the pre-ITO (requisition) process while interfacing with the commercial team. Drive proposal process from lead thru request for quote (RFQ) to proposal and order.
• Manage mainly complex FACTS Service offers for North America and other regions from the opportunity identification to the execution of the purchase order.
• Provide technical support to create subcontractors and power equipment bid packages
• Collaborate closely with the Sales Managers to prepare and submit comprehensive technical and commercial tenders to customers.
• Augment the commercial team for customer presentations of technical capabilities and proposals
• Deliver high technical quality of GE's proposals including processes & programs that make the proposals more accepted (compliant or clarified), effective, and cost competitive to the cusomer with reduced overall-performance risk. Proposal must be clear, provide customer value, and demonstrate how GE meets their specification requirement.
• Responsible for technical and commerical proposal accuracy including technical specifications & clarifications/ assumptions/ exceptions, quantifying design and deliverables, installation work scope definition, cost allocation, bill of materials, and estimation of engineering, installation and testing/commissioning based on customer specifications and/or industry standards, sourcing, and historical data.
• Be able to lead a complex bid process and liaise in a timely manner with the different departments and internal business units to make sure GE can answer respecting the deadlines and complying with the customer request or at least listing and negotiating the exceptions
• Write technical specifications for equipment and services, working with PM's & Sourcing to manage quotes and vendor responses.
• Work with purchasing to support and obtain quotes for service estimates and with engineering to make sure GE's offer is complying with the customer's RFQ
• Utilize SFDC/SPEAK4GE for opportunity creation and management of the opportunity through the commercial process.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with exposure to industrial / utility / generation/renewable market
• Minimum of 5 years of applications engineering and/or tendering
• Minimum 6 years of experience with design, studies, specifications, estimating, and construction experience in substation, transmission, or power generation projects for the power generation/distribution/transmission industry
• Ability and willingness to travel 30% of the time, including international, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies

Desired Characteristics:

• Bilingual English/French
• Basic expertise in the design of Power Transmission and Distribution equipment & systems, electrical substation, and protection devices. Knowledge of equipment installation, construction, and field operations.
• Knowledge of high-voltage systems in the areas of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) power systems, Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS), Conventional AC substations.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering.
• Proven experience in services, sales and customer facing roles with multi-million-dollar budgets & performance-based Service contracts
• Good presence in front of the customer with demonstrated commercial experienceStress Tolerance related to many deadlines to be respected;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, gain acceptance and negotiate successful outcomes with customers.
• Leadership skills (strategic vision, convincing & influencing) is mandatory

We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.

The salary range for this position is 98,400.00 - 131,200.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. 98,400.00 - 131,200.00 - 164,000.00 USD Annual

Projected Close Out: May 29th, 2025

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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Closed Date : 2025-06-04