Project Proposal Engineer

City of Shakopee, MN; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Warsaw is seeking a Project Proposal Engineer to lead the autonomous delivery of technical and commercial proposals for small-scale projects within Power and Renewables, collaborating with sales teams to pursue new opportunities. The role is based in Warsaw, Poland, with up to 10% travel required.

You will take full ownership of assigned proposal scopes, act as a Solution Architect for smaller proposals, and contribute to larger bids under a Proposal Manager, ensuring high quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in Polish and English (written and verbal).
• Foundational experience in proposal development, sales support, or process automation.
• Understanding of process automation systems and IT basics.

Responsibilities

• Build and deliver technical and commercial proposals for small-scale projects.
• Own assigned proposal scopes, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.
• Act as a Solution Architect for smaller proposals meeting customer requirements.
• Contribute to larger or more complex proposals under leadership of a Proposal Manager.
• Apply efficient methodologies to optimize proposal development while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Proposal development

Sales support

Process automation

Polish language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Project Proposal Engineer is responsible for the autonomous delivery of technical and commercial proposals for small-scale projects, as well as contributing to larger or more complex proposals under the guidance of a Proposal Manager or Proposal Lead. This role supports the Power and Renewables segment within Emerson’s Systems & Software projects portfolio and collaborates closely with sales teams to pursue new business opportunities. The position is based in Warsaw, Poland, with up to 10% travel required.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders by understanding and addressing requirements through remote collaboration and occasional site visits
• Take full ownership of assigned proposal scopes, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery in alignment with standard processes
• Act as a Solution Architect for smaller proposals, developing concept designs that meet customer requirements with innovative and cost-effective solutions
• Contribute to larger or more complex proposals under the leadership of a Proposal Manager or Lead
• Apply efficient methodologies and tools to optimize proposal development while maintaining quality and deadlines
• Proactively communicate progress, risks, and challenges to stakeholders
• Continuously build and share knowledge within the team and support the development of colleagues
• Follow company policies related to ethics, integrity, and information security, and support additional responsibilities as needed

Who You Are

You consistently focus on delivering results, even under changing circumstances, and take ownership for achieving outcomes. You communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring alignment and understanding across diverse stakeholders. You collaborate openly, contributing to team success while valuing different perspectives. You are adaptable and continuously seek opportunities to learn and improve, applying new knowledge to enhance performance.

For This Role, You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• Proficiency in Polish and English (written and verbal)
• Foundational experience in proposal development, sales support, or process automation
• Understanding of process automation systems, such as distributed control systems or programmable logic controllers, as well as basic IT and network infrastructure concepts
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a structured process environment

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart

• Experience in the Power and Renewables industry
• Exposure to Systems & Software project environments
• Knowledge of additional European languages
• Familiarity with commercial and technical bid preparation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.