Application Engineer - Switchgear Proposals (GIS, MV)

Siemens; Wendell (NC); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Wendell, NC is seeking an Application Engineer for GIS and MV Secondary Switchgear Proposals. You will prepare technical and commercial proposals, analyze customer specs, and coordinate with Sales to deliver optimized solutions for data centers, industrial, and utility markets.

The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical engineering and 1+ years of related engineering experience, with travel under 10% and hybrid work in the Wendell/Raleigh area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required.
• 1+ years engineering experience in EPC, engineering, manufacturing, utility, industrial environments or similar.
• Ability to analyze customer specifications and single line diagrams to match offerings while optimizing profitability.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications and documents.
• Define preliminary scope of work for a complete solution.
• Prepare layout and single line drawings to illustrate scope.
• Collaborate with engineers to generate technical solutions.
• Prepare RFQ packages for third party products and work with Procurement to secure quotations.
• Evaluate quotes and make technical recommendations on design and vendor choices.
• Develop cost models and obtain approvals from senior management.
• Prepare customer-facing proposals with technical and contractual items.
• Engage with customers with Sales and Business Development teams.
• Collaborate with internal departments and Sales to negotiate contracts.
• Coordinate handover from Bid phase to Project execution with PMO.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Customer communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

Job Family: Electrification & Automation

Req ID: 505726

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 the only way a business thrive is if our people are thriving. That’s why 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?

Transform the everyday with us!

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.

The Electrification & Automation (EA) Business Unit is seeking an Application Engineer for the Proposals team. 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 EA Business Unit by preparing comprehensive technical and commercial proposals and solutions that best fits 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 and 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 the 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 communications skills to effectively and accurately communicate with internal and external customers.


• Ability to identify market trends and using this information, 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. In specific for Medium Voltage switchgear and Transformers 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. Learn more about Siemens here (https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company.html).

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.

$61,547 $105,509

Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Engineering