Application Engineer - Switchgear Proposals (GIS, MV)

Siemens; Wendell (NC); Hybrid; USD 61,547 - 105,509; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Wendell, NC is seeking an Application Engineer for GIS and MV Secondary Switchgear Proposals. In this role, you will prepare technical and commercial proposals and will work closely with the sales team to meet customer needs.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 1+ years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and technical analysis abilities are essential. The position comes with remote possibilities and a competitive salary ranging from $61,547 to $105,509.

Qualifications

• 1+ years engineering experience in an EPC, engineering, or corporate environment.
• Basic ability to analyze customer’s technical specifications.
• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive technical and commercial proposals for customers.
• Collaborate with Engineers to generate technical solutions.
• Engage in Customer discussions to support Business Development.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Communication skills

Technical specifications analysis

Financial knowledge

PC skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

Application Engineer – GIS and MV Secondary Switchgear Proposals

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds, improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation. We know that for a business to thrive, our people must be thriving, so we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

About Electrification & Automation

Headquartered in Wendell, NC, the Electrification & Automation (E&A) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing in our Future Grids portfolio to create the power distribution grid of the future.

Proposals Team Application Engineer

This role is located in Wendell, NC with remote possibilities.

You’ll make an impact by:

The Engineer will play a significant role in business generation of the EA Business Unit by preparing comprehensive technical and commercial proposals and solutions that best fit our customer needs, while ensuring competitive pricing. The Engineer will work closely with Siemens Sales to prepare offers with focus on Pad mounted and/or Gas Insulated Switchgear and/or MV Metal Enclosed Air Insulated Switchgear (Switches), supporting customers in the datacenter, industrial, utility, and construction markets. The engineer is expected to support proposal technical, contractual, and commercial aspects to make sure they align with Siemens portfolio, BU and management requirements.

• Review of Customer specifications, commercial/technical documents, product requirements.
• Identify and define preliminary scope of work for a complete solution that fits the Customer specifications.
• When applicable, prepare layout and single line drawings at a minimum to demonstrate the idea of the intended scope of work.
• Collaborate with Engineers within the Business Unit to generate technical solutions for the Siemens suite of products.
• Prepare RFQ packages for third party products when applicable (transformers, battery systems, HMI cabinets, control boxes, etc.) and work closely with Procurement team to secure the quotations.
• Perform quote evaluations of all the quotations received and make technical recommendations to the design and the vendor choices.
• Develop the cost model for the quotation using product configurators and secure approvals from senior management.
• Prepare Customer-facing proposal including relevant technical-commercial and other contractual items for the applicable Medium Voltage Switchgear and other products, as needed.
• Engage in Customer discussions by supporting the Business Development organization and Sales teams.
• Collaborate with internal departments and Sales teams to negotiate and secure contracts.
• Work closely with the Project Management (PMO) team for an efficient and effective handover of the project from the Bid Phase to the Project execution phase, upon project award.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 1+ years engineering experience in an EPC, engineering, manufacturing, utility, industrial corporate environment or similar.
• Basic ability to analyze customer’s technical specifications & single line diagrams, apply appropriate product offerings to meet the customers’ expectations in cost‑effective and timely manner, offer alternative solutions to optimize profitability while meeting customer needs.
• Basic financial knowledge to understand and participate in ongoing business planning and support the product as well as project lifecycle management processes.
• Good communication skills to effectively and accurately communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to identify market trends and use this information to work closely with Marketing and Technology to create and justify projects to close the identified gaps.
• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office tools and willingness to learn product configuration/pricing applications.
• Travel Required – Less than 10%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL and NEMA standards for power distribution applications and the best practices, specifically for Medium Voltage switchgear and Transformer applications.
• Basic experience in the design and application of electrical distribution products with a focus on medium voltage metal clad, metal enclosed switchgear products and/or Transformers.
• Basic knowledge and experience evaluating Single line drawings, schematics, relay protection & control schemes, communication network diagrams and related engineering documents.
• Basic experience with Electrical and 2D Layout drawing tools such as AutoCad, Visio, etc.
• Advanced degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience.
• Candidate to have work authorization that would permit them to work within the United States.
• Candidate on or willing to relocate to Raleigh/Wendell, NC area.

About Siemens

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource‑efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

Salary range: $61,547 – $105,509