Sr. Solution Engineer – System Proposals UTL-O

Siemens; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Chennai seeks an Electrical Engineer for preparing medium voltage AIS switchgear proposals. You will review customer specs, define scopes for switchgear and battery systems, and prepare comprehensive RFQ packages with the procurement team.

You’ll develop BOMs and layouts, collaborate with engineers to craft cost-competitive solutions, and support bid-to-project handovers. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and around 6 years of EPC/manufacturing experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; minimum 6 years of experience in EPC, engineering, manufacturing, utility, or industrial environment.
• Advanced degrees may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Experience with electrical power distribution products and power systems.
• Knowledge of quotation process terms and commercial aspects.
• Familiarity with relay P&C schemes and schematics.
• Ability to analyze customer docs to map Siemens offerings cost-effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications and technical documents.
• Define preliminary scope of work for switchgear and related components.
• Define scope for Battery Systems and UPS.
• Understand and apply commercial terms from RFQs.
• Prepare RFQ packages and coordinate with Procurement.
• Develop BOMs, layouts, single-line diagrams, and specs.
• Collaborate with engineers to craft technical solutions.
• Evaluate quotes and provide technical recommendations.
• Develop cost models and obtain senior approvals.
• Prepare customer-facing proposal packages and engage in discussions with BD and Sales.
• Coordinate with PMO for handover from bid to project execution.

Skills

RFQ analysis

Power distribution

Vendor interactions

Technical proposals

Cost modeling

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Project handover

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

Dear Aspirant!
We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team.

Dear Aspirant!
We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team.
We are looking for: Electrical Engineer (For Preparing Medium Voltage AIS Switchgear Proposal)
You’ll Make An Impact By

• Review of Customer specifications, commercial/technical documents, product requirements.
• Identify and define preliminary scope of work for Switchgear and its associated components that fit the Customer specifications.
• Identify and define preliminary scope of work for Battery System, UPS and its associated components that fits the Customer specifications.
• From the customer RFQ Understand the commercial terms / commercial requirements such as payment terms, cancellation schedule etc.
• Prepare RFQ packages for third party products such as Battery System, UPS etc and work closely with Procurement team to secure the quotations.
• Prepare Bills of Materials, Layout Drawings, Single line Drawings and Specification Review documents based on the best judgement of the Engineer.
• Collaborate with Engineers within the Business Unit to generate technical solutions for the Siemens suite of products.
• Perform quote evaluations of all the quotations received and make technical recommendations to the design and the vendor choices.
• Develop the cost model for the quotation using product configurator tools and secure approvals from the senior management.
• Prepare Customer-facing proposal packages for the complete scope of work.
• Engaging in Customer discussions by supporting the Business Development and Sales teams.
• Work closely with the PMO team for an efficient and effective handover of the project from the Bid Phase to the Project execution phase, upon winning the project.

Use your skills to move the world forward!

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a minimum 6 years engineering experience in EPC, engineering, manufacturing, utility, or industrial corporate environment.
• Advanced degrees may be substituted for 2 years of experience.
• Experience with the design and application of electrical power distribution products and power systems/ power delivery.
• Knowledge of the commercial terms used in Quotation process.
• Knowledge of relay P&C schemes, schematics, communication network diagrams.
• Ability to analyze customers’ technical documentation to interpret and apply appropriate Siemens product offerings to meet the customers’ expectations in cost-effective and timely manner, offer alternative solutions to optimize profitability while meeting customer needs.
• Basic financial knowledge to understand and participate in ongoing business planning and support the product as well as project lifecycle management processes.
• Excellent collaboration, leadership, and decision-making skills in a team environment, and demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize multiple, simultaneous tasks while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Excellent communications skills to effectively and accurately communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to identify market trends and using this information, work closely with Marketing and Technology to create and justify projects to close the identified gaps.
• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office tools and product configuration/pricing applications.
• Experience with Electrical and 2D Layout drawing tools such as AutoCad, Visio, etc.
• Travel Required – Less than 10%.

Create a better #TomorrowWithUs!
This role is based in Chennai, where you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries - and the shape of things to come.
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