Application Engineer Team Lead – Switchgear Proposals

Siemens; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 102,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Wendell, NC is seeking an Applications Engineer Team Lead for GIS & MV Secondary Switchgear Proposals. You will lead the proposals team, coordinate RFQs, and develop technical and commercial bids for GIS, metal enclosed, and pad-mounted switchgear within the Siemens portfolio.

Responsibilities include guiding the bid process, aligning with sales, engineering, and procurement, reviewing customer specs, and mentoring new engineers to ensure on-time delivery and profitable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 6+ years of engineering experience in EPC/industrial environments.
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL, and NEMA standards for power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the proposal team to develop technical and commercial bids.
• Review customer RFQs, determine optimal product fit, and allocate resources.
• Mentor new Application Engineers and support ramp-up.
• Interface with Sales, Procurement, and Siemens factories to ensure competitive proposals.
• Ensure timely bid delivery and alignment with BU KPIs.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Team leadership

Bid coordination

Single-line diagrams

AutoCAD

Visio

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

Applications Engineer Team lead – GIS & 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 a Team Lead for our Application Engineers on the Proposals team. This position is based on site in Wendell, NC.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Serve as the primary point of contact within Application Engineering for all GIS & MV Secondary inquiries from Sales and Business Development teams; assess requirements, define next steps, and ensure proper alignment


• Lead and coordinate the proposal team to develop comprehensive technical and commercial proposals for Gas Insulated, metal enclosed, and pad-mounted switchgear solutions within the Siemens portfolio


• Oversee bid coordination activities, including review of customer RFQs (technical specifications, commercial requirements, and product needs), determining optimal product fit, and assigning resources based on complexity, timelines, and team capacity


• Manage and track overall bidding activity (GIS, metal enclosed, and pad-mounted), ensuring alignment with Business Unit KPIs such as capability, responsiveness, and on-time delivery


• Interface with Siemens factories as needed to support bidding strategies, including escalation of key requirements (e.g., pricing considerations, lead time feasibility, production slot reservations) to ensure competitive and executable proposals


• Support the full proposal development lifecycle, including defining scope of work, preparing layouts and single-line diagrams when required, and collaborating with internal engineering teams to develop optimized technical solutions


• Coordinate with Procurement to develop RFQs and secure third-party quotations (e.g., transformers, battery systems, HMI cabinets, control panels); evaluate vendor proposals and provide technical recommendations


• Develop cost models using Siemens configurators, support internal approval processes, and prepare customer-facing proposal documentation for MV switchgear and integrated solutions


• Support customer engagement by partnering with Sales and Business Development during technical discussions and proposal presentations; collaborate internally to support contract negotiations and successful order conversion


• Partner with Project Management (PMO) to ensure an effective handover from bid phase to project execution


• Serve as a mentor for new Application Engineers, including developing onboarding and training plans and supporting successful ramp-up

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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering


• 6+ years of engineering experience in an EPC, engineering, manufacturing, utility, or industrial environment


• Ability to evaluate single-line diagrams, schematics, relay protection and control schemes, communication network diagrams, and related engineering documentation


• Ability to analyze customer technical specifications and single-line diagrams and apply appropriate product solutions in a cost-effective and timely manner, including proposing alternatives to optimize profitability


• Financial acumen to support business planning, product strategy, and project lifecycle management


• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL, and NEMA standards for power distribution applications, particularly for medium voltage and pad-mounted switchgear


• Experience in the design and application of electrical distribution products, with a focus on medium voltage metal-clad, metal-enclosed switchgear, and/or transformers


• Experience with electrical and 2D layout tools such as AutoCAD, Visio, or similar


• Travel required: less than 10%


• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to identify market trends and collaborate with Marketing and Technology teams to develop solutions that address gaps


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn product configuration and pricing tools


• Strong collaboration, leadership, and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of customer service


• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage internal and external stakeholders


• 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 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.

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.

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