Proposal Specialist - System Service

Hitachi Energy; Isle Forest (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) with generous match

Family care support

Work-life programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Specialist - Service Bids and Proposals to plan and prepare technical and commercial service proposals for substation automation systems. You will follow established proposal processes, review customer specs, and maintain data in internal systems.

The role requires a BS in Electrical, Electronics, or Communications Engineering with 3+ years in technical/commercial bid preparation and strong English writing skills; experience with SCADA and substation

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Communications Engineering preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience preparing technical and commercial service proposals.
• Over five years of experience in the electrical power systems field, particularly in substation or power automation systems (preferred).
• Experience with SCADA and Substation Automation bid preparation is desirable.
• Knowledge of electrical power and industrial system applications.
• Understanding of commercial terms and Incoterms.
• Excellent technical English writing skills; knowledge of Spanish or French is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare technical and commercial service proposals for substation automation systems.
• Follow the Systems proposals process flow and document each stage.
• Review and analyze customer specifications to compile information for bids.
• Utilize internal systems for proposal generation and data storage.
• Prepare long-term service agreements covering strategic spares, audits, and more.
• Complete cost estimates for new bids and contract changes.
• Develop commercial agreements, pricing spreadsheets, and coordinate legal reviews.
• Support in preparing monthly reports and updating marketing databases.

Skills

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost estimation

Customer-facing communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Electronics or Communications Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a global leader in Substation Automation and Communication Solutions? Hitachi Energy is looking for a dynamic Specialist - Service Bids and Proposals to join our team in Raleigh, NC. In this role, you'll leverage your technical expertise and business acumen to prepare comprehensive proposals and service agreements for a range of service opportunities. You'll be at the forefront of our efforts to deliver cutting-edge solutions to our clients, ensuring their needs are met with precision and efficiency. If you're passionate about innovation and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

How You'll Make an Impact

• Plan and prepare technical and commercial service proposals for substation automation systems.
• Follow the Systems proposals process flow and document each stage.
• Review and analyze customer specifications to compile information for bids.
• Utilize internal systems for proposal generation and data storage.
• Prepare long-term service agreements covering strategic spares, audits, and more.
• Complete cost estimates for new bids and contract changes.
• Develop commercial agreements, pricing spreadsheets, and coordinate legal reviews.
• Support in preparing monthly reports and updating marketing databases.

Your Background

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Communications Engineering preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience preparing technical and commercial service proposals
• Over five years of experience in the electrical power systems field, particularly in substation or power automation systems.(Preferred)
• Experience with SCADA and Substation Automation bid preparation is desirable.
• Knowledge of electrical power and industrial system applications.
• Understanding of commercial terms and conditions, including Incoterms.
• Excellent technical English writing skills; knowledge of Spanish or French is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with tools like Salesforce.

More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA, HMO), dental, and vision
• Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) with generous match, life and disability insurance
• Family Care: legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft support, and adoption assistance
• Work-Life: enhanced leave programs including parental, adoption, vacation, and holiday
• Employee Engagement and Development: ERGs, tuition reimbursement, and more