Engineering Sales Experienced Professional

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced Tendering & Proposal Specialist to transform customer requirements into compelling bids that deliver value and growth. You will collaborate with sales, engineering, and operations to craft high-quality proposals.

The role emphasizes compliance, accurate pricing, and timely submissions, with opportunities to grow commercially and technically within a global leader in sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in tendering, bid management, proposal development, or quotation preparation.
• Strong analytical skills interpreting technical, commercial, and market data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and tendering or CRM platforms.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills engaging diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• 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 for timely submissions.
• Evaluate bid opportunities and support bid/no-bid decisions.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to bids, contracts, and cost estimates.
• Maintain compliant documentation and perform quality reviews.
• Build positive customer relationships by clarifying requirements and supporting a seamless bid experience.

Skills

Tendering

Bid management

Proposal development

CRM platforms

MS Office

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Engineering Sales Experienced Professional

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.

Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Remote

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-09-04

Reference number R0138080

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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