Bid Management Americas - Proposal Lead

Siemens Energy; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Supportive culture

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K match

Family benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy in the United States is seeking a Proposal Lead to oversee technical proposals for Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, and Combined Cycle equipment. You will manage the full process from RFP receipt to final award and handover to execution.

The role requires a strong engineering background, deep turbine knowledge, and leadership in an international setting, with fluent English and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in engineering for power industry.
• Deep understanding of gas turbine technology and products.
• Fluent in English with excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work within teams.
• Innovation skills and willingness to explore new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Defines proposal strategy and basic project conditions in collaboration with Sales.
• Lead the preparation of the technical proposal and ensure timely submittal.
• Analyze customer requests and feasibility across all proposal phases within LOA process.
• Provide technical support in customer meetings/negotiations.
• Identify solutions to customer requirements based on product portfolio.
• Create clarification and deviation lists based on scope and plant configuration.
• Lead technical contract negotiations.
• Ensure technical guarantees are checked and presented to Management.
• Interface with logistics and purchasing for information and capacity.
• Provide input on transfer price calculation.
• Coordinate with Sales/Commercial teams to align technical and commercial proposals.
• Coordinate with US and European factories and engineering departments on product development and capacity.

Skills

English fluency

Team collaboration

Innovation mindset

Presentation skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Summary

This is a Proposal Lead role to oversee and coordinate all activities related to technical proposals for Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, and Combined Cycle Equipment. This role includes the entire process from the receipt of a request for proposal to the final award and handover to execution unit. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong leadership skills and possess in-depth technical expertise related to combined cycle power plants.

Summary

This is a Proposal Lead role to oversee and coordinate all activities related to technical proposals for Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, and Combined Cycle Equipment. This role includes the entire process from the receipt of a request for proposal to the final award and handover to execution unit. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong leadership skills and possess in-depth technical expertise related to combined cycle power plants.

Job Description

• Defines proposal strategy and basic project conditions in collaboration with Sales.
• Lead the preparation of the technical proposal and ensure its timely and complete submittal.
• Actively involved in all proposal phases, analyses customer requests and their technical feasibility as well as the possible realization during all proposal phases within the LOA process.
• Providing technical support in customer meetings / negotiations.
• Identifies solutions to the customer requirements based on the product portfolio.
• Create clarification and deviations list to customer specification, based on the offered scope and plant configuration.
• Lead technical contract negotiations.
• Ensure that technical guarantees have been carefully checked and signed off, and technical risks have been accurately presented to Management.
• Interface with the logistics and purchasing departments for manufacturing information and capacity.
• Providing input on transfer price calculation.
• Communicate closely with the Sales and Commercial team to ensure that the technical and commercial proposals are aligned.
• Interface with US and European factories and engineering departments on product development and capacity.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Master’s preferred.
• 6 + years of experience in engineering for power industry.
• Deep understanding of gas turbine technology and our products.
• Proficient understanding in a diverse and international cultural environment.
• Fluent in English with excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work within teams.
• Innovation skills, creativity, willingness to share and explore new ideas.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About The Team

Gas Services

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave