Power Transformer Bid Engineer: Design & Cost Optimizer

Prolec-GE Waukesha,Inc; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is seeking a Transformer Bid Engineer to prepare technical proposals and bid packages for power transformers. You will interface with Sales, Electrical and Manufacturing to ensure technically compliant, competitive bids.

The role requires deep knowledge of transformer design, standards (IEEE/ANSI/IEC/NEMA), and cost optimization to deliver proposals that meet customer requirements and business goals.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of power transformer design principles.
• Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, IEC, and NEMA standards.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and translate into bid requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review customer inquiries, RFQs, bid specifications, and contract documents.
• Develop transformer designs to meet performance and cost targets.
• Prepare bid packages, data sheets, design summaries and cost estimates.
• Coordinate engineering bid activities to ensure on-time proposals.
• Support Sales during technical discussions and clarifications.
• Identify opportunities for design optimization and cost reduction.

Skills

Power transformer design

Bid engineering

Cost optimization

Cross-functional teamwork

Proposal development

Industry standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Transformer design software

Job description

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is seeking a Transformer Bid Engineer to prepare technical proposals and bid packages for power transformers. You will interface with Sales, Electrical and Manufacturing to ensure technically compliant, competitive bids.

The role requires deep knowledge of transformer design, standards (IEEE/ANSI/IEC/NEMA), and cost optimization to deliver proposals that meet customer requirements and business goals.