Tendering Engineer

GE Vernova, Inc.; Zamudio; Hybrid; EUR 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan (AIP)

Smartworking

Canteen / meal subsidy

Flexible working

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Technical Tendering Engineer to oversee the end-to-end Inquiry to Order (ITO) process for our Renewables Grid Solutions team, based in Sesto San Giovanni (Italy) or Zamudio (Spain).

The role requires translating complex electrical and substation control requirements into winning technical proposals, coordinating with Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, and Sales to ensure robust, compliant, and cost-effective bids. Fluency in Italian and English is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience translating complex electrical and substation control systems into winning technical proposals.
• Experience managing end-to-end tendering life cycle and coordinating cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tendering from initial specification review to final submission.
• Create detailed solution architectures, technical descriptions, and compliance documents.
• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, and Sales to ensure cost-effectiveness and viability.
• Develop competitive commercial strategies by reviewing Terms & Conditions and aligning with internal standards.
• Provide technical support during customer presentations and bid clarifications to improve win-rate.
• Oversee handover procedures to ensure all project requirements are captured post-award.

Skills

Electrical systems

Substation automation

Tendering process

Cross-functional collaboration

Multilingual communication (English/It

Education

Electronics or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Protection relays

Substation automation systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to shape the future of energy by leading the technical strategy for complex grid solutions?

GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Lead Technical Tendering Engineer to join our Renewables Grid Solutions team based in Sesto San Giovanni (Italy) or Zamudio (Spain).

Job Description

GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World

With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. “GE” carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” signals Earth’s lush ecosystems, while “Nova” nods to a new era of lower‑carbon energy we are helping to deliver.

Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.

Electrification

Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks.

Let’s Talk about the Role

The Lead Technical Tendering Engineer will oversee the end-to-end Inquiry to Order (ITO) process, transforming complex technical and commercial requirements into competitive, high‑value solutions for our customers.

You will act as a bridge between our customers’ needs and our internal engineering and operational capabilities. By managing the full tendering life cycle, you will ensure our proposals are technically robust, commercially sound, and aligned with our global standards, playing a vital role in securing the projects that modernize the world’s energy infrastructure.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Leading the end-to-end tendering process, from initial specification review to the final submission of high-impact technical and commercial proposals.

• Creating detailed solution architectures, technical descriptions, and compliance documentation that clearly articulate the value of our offerings.

• Collaborating across cross-functional teams, including Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, and Sales, to ensure proposals are accurate, cost-effective, and operationally viable.

• Developing competitive commercial strategies by reviewing Terms & Conditions and aligning them with our internal standards and risk profiles.

• Improving our project win‑rate by providing expert technical support during customer presentations and bid clarifications.

• Building a seamless transition from the tendering phase to execution by managing handover procedures and ensuring all project requirements are captured post‑award.

Skills for Success

You should be a technical professional with a passion for customer-focused engineering, possessing:

• The ability to translate complex electrical and substation control systems into clear, winning technical proposals.

• The capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high level of autonomy and attention to detail.

• An understanding of electricity transmission, distribution, and industrial markets and experience on protection relay and substation automation.

• An expertise in navigating multicultural business environments and building strong, lasting customer relationships.

• A keen interest in driving technical innovation and operational excellence.

• Fluency in Italian and English. Any additional language will be a plus (e.g. Spanish, French, Romanian or Portuguese).

A formal education or degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering or a related field is essential, but we are most interested in your total experience and your ability to deliver professional results in a technical tendering environment.

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent position based in our Sesto San Giovanni (Italy) (Spain) office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.

Our Culture

Every action shapes our future. That’s why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve. Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system is a global priority, and we take our responsibility seriously. Join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change!

We're determined to be the best place to grow

We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We’re committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work‑life balance. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey. We also prioritize fair pay, performance‑based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone. As an equal opportunity employer, GE Vernova is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.

Benefits Italy

Posizione / Position:

Tendering Engineer

Livello di Inquadramento / Management Level:

LPB1

Data di pubblicazione / Position was posted on :

21/10/2026

Orario settimanal:

38.5 ore settimanali per impiegati e operai non turnisti; 38 ore settimanali per operai turnisti

Weekly Hours:

38.5 weekly hours for white collars and non-shift blue collars; 38 weekly hours for shift blue collars.

Fascia retributive:

Tra € 48,600 € 73,000 lordi annui. La retribuzione specifica offerta terrà conto dell'istruzione, delle qualifiche, dell'esperienza e delle competenze del candidato.

The pay range for this position :

Between € 48,600 and € 73,000 gross per annum. The specific pay offered will consider the candidate’s education, qualifications, experience and skill set.

Eleggibilità per il Piano Bonus:

Eligibilità al piano bonus Variabile-AIP, che prevede un incentivo target del 10% della retribuzione base annua, a seconda del raggiungimento dei parametri di business e delle performance individuali.

Eligibility for Bonus Plan:

Eligible to participate in Variable-AIP annual bonus plan that provides a target incentive of 10% of the individual’s annual base salary depending on achievement of key business metrics and individual performance.

La posizione sarà inquadrata in conformità al CCNL Chimico - Farmaceutico applicato in azienda. Eventuali elementi integrativi al trattamento previsto dal CCNL vigente e/o dalle politiche aziendali applicabili sono riportati di seguito:

A National Collective Bargaining Agreement (‘NCBA’ - Chimico - Farmaceutico) is applicable in relation to the position. Below, we indicate the relevant provisions of the remuneration regulations applicable at the Employer. The available benefits based on the currently effective CBA and company policies include the following:

Stipendio Base:

La retribuzione seguirà le tabelle salariali previste dal CCNL di categoria Chimico Farmaceutico

Base salary:

The remuneration is established according to the Chimico Farmaceutico NCBA salary scale, which defines employment levels and minimum salary levels.

Pension Fund (Fonchim):

All levels are eligible

Pensione Integrativa (FONCHIM)

Tutti i livelli sono eligibili

Contributo del datore di lavoro:

2,1%. Contributo del dipendente: 1,2%. Base di calcolo: retribuzione mensile lorda.

Employer Contribution:

2.1%. Employee Contribution: 1.2%. Base: monthly gross salary.

Assistenza Sanitaria (Faschim):

Assistenza sanitaria prevista da CCNL. Il dipendente ha la possibilità di rinunciare alla copertura di base optando per l’assistenza sanitaria integrativa offerta da Generali.

Medical Benefits (Faschim):

Healthcare coverage provided under the NCBA. The employee can choose to be canceled from this basic coverage and be enrolled in the supplementary healthcare coverage offered by Generali.

Assistenza Sanitaria Integrativa (Operai, Impiegati e Quadri):

Assicurazione Medica integrativa con Generali – copertura come da Booklet informativo (inviabile su richiesta), può prevede un contributo del dipendente

Medical Benefits (Not Executives):

Additional Medical coverage provided by Assicurazioni Generali - coverage as outlined in the information booklet (available upon request), it may requires an Employee contribution through salary sacrifice

Mensa o indennità sostitutiva:

Accesso alla mensa aziendale con contributo a carico del dipendente pari a €0,90 a pasto. Indennità sostitutiva giornaliera di €3,50 in caso di assenza del servizio mensa.

Canteen or compensatory allowance:

Access to company canteen with Employee contribution equal to €0.90 for daily meal. Daily compensatory allowance equal to €3.50 in the absence of canteen services.

Welfare:

€ 250 di credito annuale come da CCNL disponibile su portale dedicato per rimborsi spese istruzione, sport, viaggi o previdenza.

Flex Benefit:

€ 250 of annual credit as per NCBA available on a dedicated portal for education, sports, travel, or pension reimbursements.

Assicurazione Infortuni: Impiegati, operai e quadri

L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari a 6 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL) in caso di decesso e 7 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL) in caso di disabilità permanente

Accident Insurance: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers

Insurance policy provides for 6 times Gross Annual Salary in case of death and 7 times Gross Annual Salary in case of permanent disability coverage

Invalidità permanente da malattia: Impiegati, operai e quadri

L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari 1 volta la RAL, massimo €200.000

Permanent disability due to illness: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers

Insurance policy provides for 1 time Gross Annual Salary, up to €200,000 coverage

Assicurazione Vita:

L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari 2 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL)

Life Insurance:

Insurance policy provides for 2 times Gross Annual Salary coverage

Premio di Produzione:

Premio di pruduzione fisso pari a €2,086 lordo annui erogato mensilmente nel corpo del cedolino

Productivity Bonus:

Fixed annual production bonus of €2,086 gross, paid in monthly instalments through the pay slip

Premio di Partecipazione:

Premio variabile negoziato annualmente, convertibile in Welfare in base agli accordi sindacali (valore target 2025: €1,916 lordo)

Participation Bonus:

Annual variable bonus negotiated each year, convertible into welfare benefits in accordance with local work council agreements (2025 target value: €1,916 gross).

EAP - Supporto Dipendenti:

Supporto globale psicologico, legale e finanziario 24/7

Employee Assistance Program:

Global 24/7 psychological, legal, and financial support.

Smartworking:

Smartworking fino a 10 gg/mese per ruoli idonei.

Flexible working:

Flexible working up to 10 working days per month for eligible roles.

Maggiorazioni Turno:

[SOLO PER OPERAI TURNISTI]: maggiorazione del 6% per le ore lavorate tra le 06:30 e le 21:30; 45% per le ore lavorate tra le 06:00 e le 06:30 e tra le 21:30 e le 22:00; 60% per le ore lavorate tra le 22:00 e le 06:00 e tra le 18:00 e le 22:00 del venerdì.

Shift Uplift:

[ONLY FOR SHIFT HOURLY WORKERS]: 6% between 6:30 AM and 9:30 PM; 45% for 6:00 AM – 6:30 AM and 9:30 PM – 10:00 PM; 60% for 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM on Fridays.

Maggiorazioni Stradivarius:

Maggiorazione del 45% per lavoro straordinario effettuato di sabato. Le altre voci seguono il CCNL di riferimento.

Overtime premium:

45% premium applied for overtime worked on Saturdays. All other provisions as per applicable CBA (CCNL).

Indennità di Reperibilità:

[SOLO PER RUOLI DI PRODUZIONE IDONEI] Indennità di €35,00 per giorno feriale di reperibilità; €60,00 per sabato; €100,00 per domenica o festivo

On-call duty allowance:

[ONLY FOR ELIGIBLE MANUFACTURING ROLES] €35.00 on-call allowance for weekdays; €60.00 for Saturdays; €100.00 for Sundays or public holidays.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided:

No

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.