Engineering Sales Experienced Professional

Hitachi Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Tendering & Proposal Specialist to craft competitive bids that meet customer needs while ensuring compliance and value. You will work with sales, engineering, and operations to translate requirements into compelling proposals.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, stakeholder collaboration, and timely submissions in a global energy solutions environment. This is a high-impact position for growth within Hitachi Energy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of tendering, bid management, or proposal development experience.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret technical and market data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and tendering/CRM platforms.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents to identify customer requirements, scope, and expectations.
• Develop accurate quotations using cost analysis and market benchmarks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather technical, commercial, and operational inputs.
• Manage tender schedules and coordinate activities to ensure timely, high-quality submissions.
• Evaluate bid opportunities and support bid/no-bid decision-making processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to bids, contracts, and cost estimates.
• Maintain compliant documentation and perform quality reviews throughout the proposal process.
• Build positive customer relationships by clarifying requirements and supporting a seamless bid experience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM platforms

Tendering software

Job description

The opportunity
Are you ready to turn opportunities into success stories? Join Hitachi Energy as a

The opportunity
Are you ready to turn opportunities into success stories? Join Hitachi Energy as a Tendering & Proposal Specialist and play a key role in shaping competitive solutions that help customers achieve their goals while driving business growth.
In this exciting position, you will combine commercial insight, analytical thinking, and collaboration to develop high-quality proposals that stand out in the marketplace. Working closely with sales, engineering, and operations teams, you will transform customer requirements into compelling bids that deliver value and strengthen our market presence.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
No two days are the same. From evaluating tender requirements and developing pricing strategies to coordinating cross-functional contributions and engaging with customers, you will help ensure every proposal is accurate, compliant, and impactful. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance tendering processes and support operational excellence.
If you enjoy solving complex challenges, working in a fast-paced environment, and making a visible impact on business success, this is an outstanding opportunity to grow your commercial and technical expertise while advancing your career with a global leader in sustainable energy solutions.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Review tender documents and identify customer requirements, scope, and expectations.
• Develop accurate and competitive quotations using cost analysis and market benchmarks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather technical, commercial, and operational inputs.
• Manage tender schedules and coordinate activities to ensure timely, high-quality submissions.
• Evaluate bid opportunities and support bid/no-bid decision-making processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to bids, contracts, and cost estimates.
• Maintain compliant documentation and perform quality reviews throughout the proposal process.
• Build positive customer relationships by clarifying requirements and supporting a seamless bid experience.
  

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in tendering, bid management, proposal development, or quotation preparation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical, commercial, and market data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and tendering or CRM platforms.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  

More About Us

• Join a global technology leader advancing the future of sustainable energy through innovation and collaboration.
• Benefit from continuous learning, professional development programs, and diverse career growth opportunities.
• Be part of an inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued, ideas are encouraged, and people can thrive.
  

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.
For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.
The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.
Publication date : 2026-09-04