Power Systems Proposals Lead

Eaton Group; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Division is seeking a Technical Proposal Team Leader who can base in WA, OR, CA, UT, AZ, CO or Colorado with up to 25% travel. The role is hybrid with 3 days in office and 2 days from home, leading a team that develops complex technical and commercial proposals for power systems opportunities across the Western Region.

The ideal candidate will translate technical concepts into compelling customer-facing proposals, guide risk and labor estimates,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in application engineering, proposal development, engineering, technical sales, or field service operations.
• Must reside in WA, OR, CA, UT, AZ, CO or currently relocate.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and pass background checks.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of proposals for power distribution equipment maintenance, power system services, electrical infrastructure upgrades, and field service projects.
• Guide the team in evaluating electrical drawings, specifications, scopes of work, labor requirements, and project risk to develop accurate technical and commercial proposals.
• Support proposals for government and federal customers, including compliance with applicable contract and pricing requirements.
• Present technical and commercial solutions to customers, consultants, and contractors while clearly articulating the value of Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services offerings.
• Drive adoption of digital technologies, AI-enabled proposal tools, and best practices to improve proposal quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Manage and develop a geographically dispersed team, driving performance, engagement, talent development, and succession planning.

Skills

Proposal development

Team leadership

Electrical power systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Division is seeking a Technical Proposal Team Leader who can base in WA, OR, CA, UT, AZ, CO or Colorado with up to 25% travel. The role is hybrid with 3 days in office and 2 days from home, leading a team that develops complex technical and commercial proposals for power systems opportunities across the Western Region.

The ideal candidate will translate technical concepts into compelling customer-facing proposals, guide risk and labor estimates,