Lead Estimator/Proposal Specialist

Siemens Energy; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Lead Estimator/Proposal Specialist to support technical sales through developing proposals for maintenance and construction contracts for substations. The ideal candidate will have significant estimating experience in utility services, excellent communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Benefits

Career growth and development opportunities

Company paid health and wellness benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401K savings plan with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in estimating utility-focused construction and services.
• Proven ability to interpret specifications, scopes of work, and drawings.
• Solid understanding of industry landscape and trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals for equipment maintenance and construction contracts.
• Collaborate with sales and internal teams to define strategy and scope.
• Assist in gathering Voice of Customer insights for product development.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Interpret specifications

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree (science, Engineering, Business)

Electrical Engineering preferred

Tools

Salesforce

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A Snapshot of Your Day

Siemens Energy’s US Technical Sales Team within Grid Technologies Services is seeking a motivated and organized professional to join as a Lead Estimator/Proposal Specialist. This role supports front-line technical sales by developing proposals for equipment maintenance, construction, and O&M contracts related to substations, particularly in brownfield GIS and EPC projects. The position involves close collaboration with Siemens Energy account managers, business unit sales, and other internal teams to define strategy and scope.

A Snapshot of Your Day

Siemens Energy’s US Technical Sales Team within Grid Technologies Services is seeking a motivated and organized professional to join as a Lead Estimator/Proposal Specialist. This role supports front-line technical sales by developing proposals for equipment maintenance, construction, and O&M contracts related to substations, particularly in brownfield GIS and EPC projects. The position involves close collaboration with Siemens Energy account managers, business unit sales, and other internal teams to define strategy and scope.

Service offerings focus on transmission substations, including full substation maintenance and turnkey solutions. Core services include transformer and breaker maintenance, GIS/AIS servicing, and long-term service agreements (LTSAs) for substations and their assets

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Collaborate with Marketing to align and contribute to initiatives that support Sales efforts.
• Assist leadership in gathering Voice of Customer (VOC) insights to inform new product development, product enhancements, and service offerings.
• Promote effective use of customer relationship management (CRM) tools, such as Salesforce.
  
  
  

What You Bring

• Certainly! Here's a condensed and cohesive version of your bullet points:
• Bachelor’s degree in science, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred; Electrical Engineering is a plus.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in estimating utility-focused construction and services.
• Proven ability to interpret specifications, scopes of work, and drawings.
• Strong communication, time management, and team collaboration skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to develop competitive bids and strategies tailored to customer needs.
• Solid understanding of the industry landscape, including business trends, customer challenges, and regulatory factors, with a consistent record of meeting or exceeding goals.
• 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

Grid Technologies

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

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
  
  
  

https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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