Technical Tendering Specialist – Substation Automation 80-100% (f/m/d)

Hitachi, Ltd.; Baden; Híbrido; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi Energy in Switzerland is seeking a Technical Tendering Specialist to develop competitive proposals for renewable energy, offshore wind, grid integration, and AC substations. You will work with sales, engineering, project management, and supply chain to craft optimized customer solutions.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, high-quality tender documents, and collaboration across global teams to win strategic projects in a fast-changing energy landscape.

Formación

• Experience in technical tendering, proposal engineering, project engineering, or project execution within the power or energy industry.
• Knowledge of AC substations, power systems, and renewable energy applications.
• Understanding of substation automation, protection and control solutions, and communication networks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and coordinate technical tender submissions for renewable energy, offshore wind, grid integration, and AC substation projects
• Review and analyze customer specifications to develop compliant, competitive, and optimized technical solutions
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, commercial, legal, and supply chain teams throughout the tendering process
• Support identification, assessment, and mitigation of technical and commercial risks and opportunities
• Prepare high-quality tender documentation and ensure timely submission of customer proposals
• Support Sales Managers in customer meetings, technical clarifications, and proposal discussions
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations and verify compliance with technical specs and project requirements
• Assist Supply Chain teams in coordinating quotations and requests for equipment, materials, and subcontracted services
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, standardization, and sharing of best practices across tendering
• Support development of competitive bid strategies that contribute to profitable business growth

Conocimientos

Tendering experience

Proposal engineering

Project engineering

Power systems

MS Office

English communication

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

The opportunity

As a Technical Tendering Specialist, you will contribute to the successful acquisition of key projects within our growing Renewable and Offshore Business. In this role, you will develop competitive and technically sound proposals for renewable energy, offshore wind, grid integration, and AC substation applications.

Working closely with sales, engineering, project management, supply chain, and commercial teams, you will support the development of optimized customer solutions, evaluate technical and commercial risks, and help deliver high-quality proposals that drive sustainable business growth.

If you are passionate about power systems, enjoy solving technical challenges, and thrive in an international and collaborative environment, we look forward to hearing from you.

How you'll make an impact

• Prepare and coordinate technical tender submissions for renewable energy, offshore wind, grid integration, and AC substation projects
• Review and analyze customer specifications to develop compliant, competitive, and optimized technical solutions
• Collaborate closely with engineering, project management, commercial, legal, and supply chain teams throughout the tendering process
• Support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of technical and commercial risks and opportunities
• Prepare high-quality tender documentation and ensure timely submission of customer proposals
• Support Sales Managers in customer meetings, technical clarifications, and proposal discussions
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations and verify compliance with technical specifications and project requirements
• Assist Supply Chain teams in coordinating quotations and requests for equipment, materials, and subcontracted services
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, standardization efforts, and the sharing of best practices across the tendering organization
• Support the development of competitive bid strategies that contribute to profitable business growth

Your background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, preferably with a focus on power systems or power engineering.
• Experience in technical tendering, proposal engineering, project engineering, or project execution within the power or energy industr
• Knowledge of AC substations, power systems, and renewable energy applications
• Very good understanding of substation automation systems, protection and control solutions, and communication networks
• Basic knowledge of grid automation systems and applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Structured, proactive, and detail-oriented approach to work
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across global and cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Visio
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Additional language skills are considered a plus

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry, transportation, data center, and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and accelerate the digital transformation required to support the global energy transition.

Join us and become part of a team that is helping build a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system for future generations.