Senior Bid and Proposal Specialist PCS

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is seeking a Senior Bid and Proposal Specialist in Hamilton, Ontario. The role involves developing competitive project bids in the renewable energy sector, requiring a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong collaboration skills and attention to detail are essential. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on power converter solutions.

Benefits

Health Care (medical, dental, vision)

Employer sponsored pension plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Enhanced leave programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in tendering or estimations for systems and projects.
• Strong knowledge of products and systems in renewables and energy storage.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop competitive bids that meet customer needs and align with company strategy.
• Coordinate with internal teams for tender submissions.
• Analyze market trends and customer requirements.

Skills

Tendering or estimations experience

Knowledge of renewables and energy storage

Collaboration and communication skills

Attention to detail

Fluency in English

Knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

Description

At Hitachi Energy, we’re driving the transformation of the energy landscape—one bid at a time. As a Senior Bid and Proposal Specialist for our Power Converter Solutions portfolio, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy across North America. From microgrids to utility-scale storage, your work will directly support the deployment of innovative technologies that enable a more resilient, sustainable grid.

This is your chance to be the strategic mind behind competitive, customer‑focused proposals that win projects and build trust. You’ll collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and sales teams to craft bids that are technically sound, financially viable, and aligned with market trends. Your insights will help us deliver smarter solutions faster, while your attention to detail ensures every tender reflects our commitment to excellence.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where your work has real‑world impact, and you’re passionate about renewable energy, energy storage, and grid modernization—this role is your opportunity to lead from behind the scenes and help power the future.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Develop competitive bids that meet customer needs and align with company strategy.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate tender submissions.
• Lead technical and financial reviews to ensure bid quality and compliance.
• Analyze market trends and customer requirements to optimize proposals.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to identify and evaluate potential suppliers.
• Support sales and application engineers during customer evaluations.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the tendering process.
• Track tender outcomes and recommend improvements for future success.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably electrical).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in tendering or estimations for systems and projects.
• Strong knowledge of products and systems in renewables and energy storage.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Fluency in English; Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Financial Wellbeing: Employer sponsored pension 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance
• Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance
• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday).
• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms.

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