Proposal Engineer for Gas Insulated Switchgears (GIS)

Siemens; Thane; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Proposal Engineer (GIS) to lead techno‑commercial bid efforts for GIS projects across utility, industrial, infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. You will review RFQs, analyze client needs, and craft competitive, compliant proposals with internal teams such as engineering, procurement, and manufacturing.

You will coordinate with sales and technical experts to defend bids, manage cost estimation, and ensure timely submissions while maintaining margins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 5-8 years’ experience in GIS Proposals / Order Management / Engineering.
• Ability to work under tight bid submission deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in costing.

Responsibilities

• Review customer RFQs, tender specifications, BOQs, and technical documents.
• Analyze customer requirements and propose the suitable GIS solution.
• Prepare complete techno-commercial proposals within specified timelines.
• Prepare technical clarifications statements, deviation lists, and bid documents.
• Coordinate internal approvals and bid submission activities.
• Support bid clarification meetings and customer technical discussions.
• Sales & Customer responsiveness and support effectiveness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cost evaluation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

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Job Description – Proposal Engineer (GIS)

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Proposal Management

• Review customer RFQs, tender specifications, BOQs, and technical documents.
• Analyze customer requirements and propose the suitable GIS solution.
• Prepare complete techno-commercial proposals within specified timelines.
• Prepare technical clarifications statements, deviation lists, and bid documents.
• Coordinate internal approvals and bid submission activities.
• Support bid clarification meetings and customer technical discussions.
• Sales & Customer responsiveness and support effectiveness.

Technical Evaluation

• Study single-line diagrams (SLDs), layouts, equipment schedules, and customer specifications.
• Evaluate project requirements and prepare optimized technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with IEC standards.
• Coordinate with engineering teams / R&D / Product care teams for technical solution development.
• Identify technical risks and provide mitigation recommendations.

Cost Estimation & Pricing

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for GIS equipment, accessories, control and protection interfaces, erection, testing, commissioning, and associated services.
• Develop accurate costing models by coordinating with engineering, procurement, logistics, and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure pricing competitiveness while maintaining targeted profit margins.

Tendering & Commercial Support

• Perform detailed review of contractual and commercial conditions.
• Assess risks related to payment terms, liquidated damages, warranties, taxes, and delivery schedules.
• Assist sales teams during customer technical discussions & negotiations.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of tender documentation.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality teams.
• Coordinate with factories and PLMs for technical inputs.
• Get Offers from Vendors and suppliers to obtain quotations and cost backups.

Market & Business Analysis

• Monitor market trends, competitor offerings, and pricing strategies.
• Evaluate cost reduction opportunities and value-engineering options.
• Support strategic initiatives to improve bid success rates and profitability.
• Develop benchmarking data for future tendering activities.
• Capture lessons learned and incorporated them into future proposals.

Qualifications & Industry Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 5-8 years’ experience in Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Proposals / Order Management / Engineering

Desired Skills

• Excellent analytical and cost evaluation skills.
• Ability to work under tight bid submission deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in costing.

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Proposal Engineer to support business growth through the preparation of accurate techno-commercial proposals and competitive cost estimates for Primary Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS). The role requires close collaboration with sales, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and project teams & intra company business to develop optimized technical solutions, prepare cost estimates, evaluate project risks, and submit winning bids for utility, industrial, infrastructure, and renewable energy customers.

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