Tender Engineer - Electrical

Eaton Group; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Group seeks an experienced Electrical Tendering Engineer in Pune to manage tendering activities for LV/MV, backup power, and data center projects. You will align customer requirements with Eaton solutions, prepare technical and commercial proposals, and coordinate cross-functional teams for profitable bids.

Role requires 7+ years in electrical engineering, strong communication, and deep knowledge of power distribution systems.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Degree and/or equivalent industry experience.
• 7+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering focusing on power distribution, backup power, and critical power systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage tenders from initial review through quotation submission and handover.
• Review customer requirements and tender docs to develop compliant, competitive solutions.
• Prepare technical and commercial offers and pricing for LV/MV, UPS, and data center projects.
• Manage technical clarifications and CDE (Comply, Deviate, and Exception) items.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and suppliers to deliver winning bids.
• Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle and ensure smooth handover.

Skills

Tendering & bids

Power distribution

Data center projects

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

SCADA knowledge

English communication

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Job description

What you’ll do:

"The Electrical Tendering Engineer is responsible for managing project tenders from initial review through quotation submission and project handover, delivering technically compliant, commercially competitive, and profitable solutions.
The role supports strategic projects by evaluating customer requirements, developing technical and commercial proposals, managing Comply, Deviate, and Exception (CDE) items, and coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers. Leveraging strong expertise in LV, MV, power distribution, backup power, and data center applications, the engineer ensures alignment between customer needs and Eaton solutions.
The position works closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to maximize bid success, ensure smooth project handover, and provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle."

• Manage project tenders from opportunity qualification through quotation submission and project handover.


• Review customer requirements, specifications, and tender documentation to develop compliant and competitive solutions.


• Prepare technical and commercial offers, quotations, and pricing proposals for LV, MV, power distribution, backup power, and data center projects.


• Manage technical clarifications and Comply, Deviate, and Exception (CDE) requirements.


• Collaborate with Sales, Business Units, Engineering, Operations, suppliers, and project teams to deliver winning bids.


• Support opportunity qualification, bid strategy, risk assessment, and cost optimization to maximize profitability and win rates.


• Engage with customers, consultants, and key stakeholders to understand requirements and present Eaton solutions.


• Build and maintain strong technical expertise in Eaton products, applications, and market segments.


• Ensure seamless handover of awarded projects and provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

Electrical Engineering Degree and/or equivalent industry experience.

• 7+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on power distribution, backup power, and critical power systems.

Skills:

• Experience in tendering, estimating, quotations, or project execution for large-scale commercial, industrial, or data center projects.


• Strong knowledge of LV and MV electrical systems; data center experience is an advantage.


• Strong knowledge of LV and MV power distribution, UPS, backup power, and critical power systems, with data center experience preferred.


• Familiarity with Eaton products or equivalent electrical solutions, including switchgear, LV assemblies, UPS, and power distribution equipment.


• Strong technical, problem-solving, and commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate solutions and resolve complex challenges.


• Excellent communication, collaboration, customer engagement, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align technical decisions.


• Experience with SCADA and control systems is an advantage.


• Fluent in English with strong intercultural awareness, professional integrity, and a commitment to ethical business practices.


• Site experience on installation, testing and commissioning will be preferable.

Team player, strong organizational skills, collaborative mindset, self-starter, and problem solver. Strong verbal and written English communication skills.