Bid Engineer

Vertiv Co; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Co is seeking a candidate in Anderson, South Carolina to provide sales support for Switchgear and Busbar services. Responsibilities include developing technical proposals, collaborating closely with the sales team, and ensuring compliance with international standards.

The ideal applicant has 3-5 years in electrical technical reviews, and must possess strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities. Knowledge of MV/LV electrical systems is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in electrical technical scope review and formal proposal development.
• Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure design objectives and physical requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear service solution proposals based on customer requirements.
• Work with sales to define incremental scope and develop service solutions.
• Produce customized service proposals ensuring proper technical specifications.

Skills

Electrical technical scope review

Proposal development

Problem-solving abilities

Microsoft Office proficiency

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide sales support as assigned to meet service sales goals for Switchgear and Busbar organization. Responsible for developing proposals for Switchgear and Busbar services in conjunction with the Sales personnel and application engineers. Integrate component services to produce a cohesive and technically sound service solution proposal for Vertiv customers by providing technical support and customized service options. Individual will work closely with key Vertiv Services stakeholders to create professional service solution proposals. Support sales of Service portfolio through efficient and effective quoting based on international standard specifications for electrical power equipment & systems. Provide initial RFP review to identify suitability to our business and plan actions necessary to successfully bid and compete.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop clear, concise, and technically sound service solutions proposals for customer review and acceptance based on customer requirements and/or RFP's. These proposals may include multiple services including site acceptance testing (SAT L2) of switchgear and busbar Startup(L3), Commissioning (L4) and IST (L5).
• Apply Quote Configurator tool to provide comprehensive quote support to Sales team and associates.
• Produce customized service proposals/quotations ensuring proposal reflects proper scope, required technical specifications, and Vertiv profitability requirements.
• Apply application engineering competencies to identify and recommend applicable service requirements.
• Work with Vertiv sales personnel to define incremental scope and develop service solutions proposals based on the key findings and recommendations raised during system audits, professional assessments and/or electrical deployment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of experience in electrical technical scope review and formal proposal development.
• Preferred 2-4 years of experience in Electrical Engineering field.
• Preferable knowledge of international standards such as NFPA 70E, IEEE and ANSI/NETA
• Candidate must have a broad knowledge of MV/LV electrical systems.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and one-line diagrams
• Understanding of 3 phase power and working knowledge of batteries, switchgear, and supported products.
• Collaborative skills, detail-oriented and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and capable of resolving contract and product issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
• Team player with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Needs to have a strong understanding of electrical infrastructure design objectives, performance factors, and physical requirements
• Essential knowledge of international standards such as NFPA 70E, IEEE and ANSI/NETA.
• Strong attention to details and Effective communication
• Multitasking

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• N/A

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• N/A

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

• Safety. Integrity.Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail]. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.