Lead Project Engineer - Proposals (Power Systems)

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Boise (ID); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

SEL Engineering Services in the United States seeks a Project Engineer - Proposals to lead technical evaluation and development of customer proposals for complex power system and automation projects. You will review RFQs, develop preliminary designs, risk assessments, cash flow forecasts, and schedules, and work with Contracts to finalize commercial terms.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with electric power systems or industrial automation system practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration, automation, and communications applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system design, studies, ICT, and protective relay applications.
• Ability to work on multiple solutions simultaneously.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise project teams.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead and actively participate in complex project conceptual design, detailed design, execution, development, and support activities across multiple projects and focus areas.
• Identify, prepare, and present successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
• Review customer RFQs and technical specifications to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Lead project teams in resolving customer concerns and fostering long-term customer satisfaction.
• Ensure project deliverables are completed within agreed scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
• Develop project work statements, preliminary designs, responsibility matrices, risk assessments, cash flow forecasts, and preliminary schedules.
• Collaborate with Contracts and other cross-functional teams to finalize project terms and conditions.
• Mentor and develop professional staff and provide supervision when required.

Skills

Proposal development

Project leadership

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Power systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

SEL Engineering Services in the United States seeks a Project Engineer - Proposals to lead technical evaluation and development of customer proposals for complex power system and automation projects. You will review RFQs, develop preliminary designs, risk assessments, cash flow forecasts, and schedules, and work with Contracts to finalize commercial terms.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and travel up to 25%.