Senior Tending Application Engineer

Progressive Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy solutions provider is seeking a Senior Tendering Application Engineer to join their Grid Systems Integration team in Stafford. The role involves leading technical bids for high-voltage AC and DC substations, focusing on offshore wind, battery storage, and green hydrogen projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HVAC/HVDC substation design, knowledge of protection systems, and experience in the tendering process. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to critical energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Strong background in HVAC/HVDC substation design and primary plant.
• Experience in the tendering or bid process within the energy or utilities sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical preparation of bids for high-voltage substation projects.
• Collaborate with bid managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Provide expertise in substation design, primary plant, and system integration.
• Develop technical documentation, including scope, schedule, and cost estimates.
• Interpret client requirements and propose optimized technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards.

Skills

HVAC/HVDC substation design

Protection and control systems

SCADA

OT cyber security

Telecoms

Tendering or bid process

Job description

Senior Tendering Application Engineer - High Voltage Substations

A leading global energy solutions provider is seeking a Senior Tendering Application Engineer to join their Grid Systems Integration team, supporting bids for High Voltage AC and DC substations, including projects in offshore wind, battery storage, and green hydrogen.

This role is based in Stafford and offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge infrastructure that supports the global energy transition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical preparation of bids for high-voltage substation projects.
• Collaborate with bid managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Provide expertise in substation design, primary plant, and system integration.
• Develop technical documentation, including scope, schedule, and cost estimates.
• Interpret client requirements and propose optimized technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards.

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong background in HVAC/HVDC substation design and primary plant.
• Knowledge of protection and control systems, SCADA, OT cyber security, and telecoms.
• Experience in the tendering or bid process within the energy or utilities sector.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and contribute to winning strategies.

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