Bid Manager

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Houston seeks a Bid Manager to prepare technical and commercial proposals for new equipment, bringing deep turbo machinery expertise to every bid.

You will lead bid strategy, coordinate across global engineering, commercial, and supply teams, assess risks, and translate complex technical solutions into compelling offers for clients. Willingness to travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a relevant engineering/proposal role.
• Background in Proposal Engineer, Application Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Process Engineer, Design Engineer, or Project Engineer with turbo-machinery experience.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Global mindset and ability to collaborate across cultures and time zones.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% globally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical and commercial proposals for new equipment orders.
• Lead bid strategy discussions and translate technical/ value advantages into compelling offers.
• Develop equipment selections using aerodynamic, thermodynamic, rotor dynamic considerations.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and field teams across regions.
• Engage with sub-suppliers and manage risk assessments and clarification meetings.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Global collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Petrochemical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

"We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

As a Bid Manager, you'll prepare the technical and commercial proposals that win new equipment business for Siemens Energy. You'll bring deep technical expertise to New Unit Centrifugal Compressor applications, guide clients through complex decisions, and translate engineering solutions into compelling, competitive offers. Working across a global team, you'll help set Siemens Energy apart in the market — and directly drive new business in the process.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Review and interpret client requisitions and specifications for new equipment — across Energy, Oil & Gas, and Petrochemical markets.
• Develop solutions through technical expertise that technically and commercially differentiate Siemens Energy's offerings from the competition.
• Develop Siemens Energy equipment selections using aerodynamic, thermodynamic, rotor dynamic, material, and package selection tools.
• Lead Bid Strategy discussions for new turbo opportunities, articulating the technical and value advantages of Siemens Energy’s products and services.
• Prepare Buyout RFQs (request for quotation) and engage with major sub-suppliers to secure solutions that benefit both the client and Siemens Energy.
• Collaborate with engineering to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and prepare technical/execution risk assessments.
• Actively participate in client clarification and kick-off meetings.

What You Bring

• A degree in Mechanical, Petrochemical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution, or equivalent work experience, with 3+ years in a relevant role. Candidates with more experience may be considered for a higher level.
• Background in roles such as Proposal Engineer, Application Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Process Engineer, Design Engineer, or Project Engineer, Commissioning/Field Engineer, with a concentration in turbo- machinery or related rotating equipment (e.g., Centrifugal Compressors/ Pumps, Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• A global mindset and comfort collaborating across cultures and time zones.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% globally for project presentations, bid clarifications, training, and kickoff meetings.

Preferred Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Experience with OEMs, LNG, or EPC projects.
• Understanding of pricing, costing and equipment selection.
• Knowledge of commercial or technical bidding or quoting.
• International experience.
• In addition to fluency in English, proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.

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.

Your opportunities for personal growth

• Frequent cross-regional and cross-functional networking
• Driving, changing, and leading the Siemens Energy transformation

About the Team

OurTransformation of Industrydivision is decarbonizing the industrial sector. Increasing electrification and efficiency are key and demand for green H2 and derivative fuels will rise. We enable decarbonization of the industrial sector and the transition to sustainable processes, building on a strong industrial customer base, a global network, diverse technologies, and integrated execution capabilities. Candidates want to learn about the divisions they will be joining–the structure, how it works together, and the role it plays in driving Siemens Energy’s mission forward.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With over 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

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits

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