Senior Bid & Proposal Lead – Power Conversion Solutions

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Bid & Proposal Specialist to lead the preparation of competitive bids for Power Conversion Solutions across North America. You will collaborate with sales, engineering, supply chain, and product teams to craft customer-focused bids that balance technical excellence, value, and profitability.

You will analyze requirements, manage risk reviews, and drive high-quality tender submissions that support cleaner energy, storage, and grid modernization projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of tendering, estimating, bid management, or proposal development experience.
• Knowledge of renewable energy, energy storage, power conversion, or related electrical power systems.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Fluency in English required; authorization to work in the United States or Canada is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of competitive bids, estimates, and quotations for Power Conversion Solutions projects.
• Develop customer-focused solutions that balance technical excellence, value, and profitability.
• Coordinate bid activities across engineering, supply chain, sales, product management, and finance teams.
• Manage technical, commercial, financial, and risk review processes in accordance with company standards.
• Support customer and internal technical discussions during proposal development and evaluation stages.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and project risks throughout the tendering process.
• Analyze tender outcomes and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase win rates.
• Foster positive customer relationships while promoting a culture of safety, integrity, and collaboration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication & collaboration

English fluency

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Bid & Proposal Specialist to lead the preparation of competitive bids for Power Conversion Solutions across North America. You will collaborate with sales, engineering, supply chain, and product teams to craft customer-focused bids that balance technical excellence, value, and profitability.

You will analyze requirements, manage risk reviews, and drive high-quality tender submissions that support cleaner energy, storage, and grid modernization projects.