Tender Expert - Power Systems

Schneider Electric; Oslo; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangement

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive employee benefits

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Oslo is seeking a Tender Expert to join our Tendering team. The role involves preparing competitive tenders for power system projects and requires expertise in power system design and strong analytical skills.

Candidates should have a degree in engineering and experience in tender/bid engineering. We offer a modern working environment, flexible arrangements, and excellent development opportunities, making this an exciting role within a dynamic and diverse team.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years' experience with tender/bid engineering.
• Strong knowledge in HV/MV/LV power systems.
• Ability to interpret technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end tendering process.
• Analyze customer requirements and develop offers.
• Collaborate with various departments during tender phase.

Skills

Power systems expertise

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional coordination

Knowledge of pricing and costing

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering

Job description

Are you looking to join a global market‑leading company that is shaping the future of Energy Management, AI‑Infrastructure and accelerating green transitioning in the Nordics?

Schneider Electric is at the forefront of driving innovative and sustainable technologies across homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries. We believe in the power of great people and are committed to driving innovation, diversity, and sustainability. Globally we are more than 150,000 in 100+ countries.

We are now looking for a Tender Expert who is passionate about Power Systems to join our Tendering team in Oslo, Norway. In this role, you will play a crucial role in preparing and submitting competitive tenders for power system projects, utilizing your expertise in power system design, analysis, and customer requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and collaborate with a diverse and talented team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end tendering process for power system simple and medium complexity opportunities
• Analyze customer requirements, technical specifications, and commercial conditions to develop competitive and complaint offers
• Define and contribute to the tender strategy in alignment with sales and opportunity strategy
• Develop optimized technical-commercial solutions, balancing cost, risk, and customer expectations
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, commercial, and contractual risks
• Ensure alignment between offer scope, execution capabilities, and delivery constraints
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, engineering, execution, finance, and suppliers
• Manage tender timelines, approvals, and internal governance processes
• Act as a key interface during tender phase, supporting customer interactions and clarifications
• Ensure proper handover from tendering to execution/project teams
• Drive continuous improvement of tender processes, tools, and standard offerings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering preferably in electrical engineering, electrical & electronics engineering, power systems, or a related field
• 5-6 years' experience with tender/bid engineering, expertise, or application engineering in regular or standardized offers
• Strong knowledge in power systems (HV/MV/LV, Substations) or relevant solutions
• Ability to interpret technical documentation (SLD, specs, contracts)
• Good understanding of project lifecycle (tender to execution)
• Knowledge of pricing, costing, and bid structuring principles
• Understanding of risk management and contract fundamentals
• Ability to align offers with customer expectations and business goals
• Awareness of market practices, competitors, and pricing levels
• Familiarity with Norwegian regulations & standards
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently, meeting deadlines
• Adaptability in a fast‑paced, changing environment
• Strong cross-functional coordination skills
• Ability to lead tender activities and influence stakeholders
• Effective communication with internal teams and customers
• Fluent in English and Norwegian language

Benefits

• Great colleagues, a modern working environment
• Flexible working arrangement with opportunity to work from home
• Opportunities to widen your expertise and international professional network
• Great learning opportunities. Our employees are empowered to develop themselves through equal development opportunities.
• Competitive employee benefits.
• Opportunities on growing and taking next steps in your career

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.