Lead Technical Proposal Engineer

Alstom Grid; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Lead Technical Proposal Engineer to steer the ITO phase, translating client needs into competitive EPC solutions. You will architect winning bids and manage scope, BOM, and cost estimates across engineering, testing, and commissioning.

You’ll collaborate with proposal managers, sourcing, and engineers to craft robust bid packages, advocate technically with commercial teams, and verify designs meet industry standards. Travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years in substation/electrical design, specs, and estimating for power generation/transmission.
• 2+ years in technical proposal writing and management.
• Strong HV/EHV substation design, protection & control, SCADA, and power studies.
• Ability to build consensus and influence stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Architect winning solutions for bids, translating client needs into competitive EPC offers.
• Lead the ITO phase with scope, BOM, and cost estimation for engineering, testing, and commissioning.
• Design reusable methodologies and templates to improve bid cost and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Proposal Managers, Sourcing, and multi-discipline teams to build robust bid packages.
• Translate technical capabilities into clear, value-driven customer presentations.
• Perform studies to verify design integrity and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Technical leadership

Proposal writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Power systems

HV/EHV design

Stakeholder persuasion

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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.

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