Sr. Bid & Proposal Specialist - Power Conversion Solutions

Hitachi; Toronto; On-site; CAD 126,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Raleigh, North Carolina, seeks a Senior Bid & Proposal Specialist to drive competitive Power Conversion Solutions bids across North America.

You will collaborate with sales, engineering, supply chain, and product teams to craft winning proposals from concept through contract award. In this high-visibility role, you will analyze requirements, develop cost-effective solutions, manage risk reviews, and ensure quality tender submissions that improve efficiency and expand

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of tendering, estimating, bid management, or proposal development experience for systems or project-based businesses.
• Knowledge of renewable energy, energy storage, power conversion, or related electrical power systems.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; English fluency required; additional languages are a plus. Authorization to work in US or Canada.

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 safety, integrity, and collaboration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Fluent English

NA work in NA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID:

R0147179

Date Posted:

2026-10-14

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Are you ready to help shape the future of sustainable energy? At Hitachi Energy , you will play a pivotal role in delivering winning proposals for advanced Power Conversion Solutions that support renewable energy, energy storage, and grid modernization projects across North America.

As a Senior Bid & Proposal Specialist, you will collaborate with sales, engineering, supply chain, and product teams to develop competitive, customer-focused bids that drive business growth and accelerate the transition to cleaner energy. This is an opportunity to combine your technical expertise, commercial insight, and project coordination skills to influence strategic opportunities from concept through contract award.

In this highly visible role, you will analyze customer requirements, develop innovative and cost-effective solutions, manage risk reviews, and ensure high-quality tender submissions. Every proposal you create contributes to projects that improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and expand access to reliable energy around the world.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to make a meaningful impact on the global energy transition, we invite you to join our diverse and talented team.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• 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.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in tendering, estimating, bid management, or proposal development for systems and project-based businesses.
• 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; additional languages such as Spanish or Portuguese are an asset. Authorization to work in the United States or Canada is required.

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, you’ll help advance a sustainable energy future through innovative technologies that enable cleaner, smarter, and more reliable power systems.
• Join a diverse global organization that invests in continuous learning, career development, and opportunities for international collaboration.
• Be part of a culture built on safety, integrity, inclusion, and empowering people to make a meaningful impact every day.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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