Lead Technical Proposal Engineer

Ge Vernova; San Juan del Río; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Technical Proposal Engineer to act as the technical lead for the Inquiry-to-Order phase, translating client requirements into competitive EPC solutions for substations, renewables, and grid projects. You will architect technically superior bids and drive the technical accuracy across the proposal lifecycle.

You will collaborate with proposal managers and cross-discipline teams, define scope, BOM, and cost estimates, ensure compliance with IEEE/IEC standards, and

Formación

• Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years in substation/electrical design, specifications and estimating.
• 2+ years of proven technical proposal writing and management.
• Solid HV/EHV substation design, protection & control, SCADA, and power studies.
• Willing to travel up to 20%, including international travel.

Responsabilidades

• Architect winning solutions for comprehensive, cost-effective bids.
• Own the ITO phase: define scope, BOM, and cost estimates.
• Develop reusable methodologies and templates to improve bid efficiency.
• Collaborate with Proposal Managers, Sourcing, and engineering teams.
• Translate technical capabilities into customer-facing presentations.
• Perform risk studies to ensure design integrity and standards compliance.

Conocimientos

Electrical engineering

Substation design

Proposal writing

Cost estimation

Stakeholder influence

Travel readiness

Educación

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Summary

Are you a technical leader who thrives at the intersection of engineering excellence and commercial strategy? As the Lead Technical Proposal Engineer, you will serve as the technological point person for the entire Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) phase. You are the architect of our winning bids, translating complex client requirements into competitive, high-margin, and technically superior EPC (Engineer, Procure, & Construct) solutions. In this role, you won’t just write proposals—you will define the infrastructure of the future, working on high-impact projects ranging from conventional utility substations to advanced renewable grid integrations, FACTS, and HVDC segments.

Job Description

What You Will Do

• Architect Winning Solutions: Provide technical expertise to develop comprehensive solutions (configuration, performance estimation, economics) that satisfy customer CTQs (Critical to Quality) and drive our "passion to win."
• Lead the ITO Phase: Drive the technical accuracy of proposals, including scope definition, installation requirements, bill of materials (BOM), and cost estimation for engineering, testing, and commissioning.
• Optimize Bid Competitiveness: Design and implement reusable methodologies, templates, and libraries to deliver highly accurate cost estimates with improved efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Proposal Managers, Sourcing, and multi-discipline engineering teams to create robust bid packages and manage vendor responses.
• Technical Advocacy: Interface with commercial teams to translate complex technical capabilities into clear, value-driven presentations for customers.
• Risk Mitigation: Perform essential studies to verify design integrity and ensure all proposals meet industry standards (IEEE, NESC, ANSI, IEC, etc.) while maintaining a keen focus on performance risk.

What You Will Bring

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in substation/electrical design, specifications, and estimating for power generation, transmission, or distribution.
• Proposal Expertise: Minimum 2 years of proven experience in technical proposal writing and management.
• Technical Proficiency: A solid foundation in HV/EHV substation physical design, protection & control schemes, SCADA communication systems, and power system studies.
• Strategy & Persuasion: Proven ability to build consensus, influence stakeholders, and communicate technical differentiators effectively.
• Agility: Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, including international travel, to support customer presentations and site evaluations.

Why Join Us?

At GE Vernova, you will have the opportunity to work on the cutting edge of global energy infrastructure. You will gain deep exposure to complex power system technologies and collaborate with a global network of experts. We value professionals who bring not only technical rigor but also the "passion to win" by constantly refining our processes and hit rates.

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No