Proposals Engineer - Hydro

City of Shakopee, MN; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an Engineer passionate about renewable energy, sustainability, and the transition to clean energy. As a Proposals Engineer - Hydro, you will lead the creation of competitive and strategic proposals for North America renewable energy control systems, with a primary focus on hydroelectric power and cost estimates.

This role can be located in our Blue Bell, PA, Cranberry Township, PA, Amherst, WI, or Novi, MI offices, and requires collaboration with global teams to deliver

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, a related STEM field, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• Experience with control systems (PLC/DCS/SCADA).
• Experience in hydroelectric, solar, battery storage (BESS), and/or wind industries.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Develop a foundation of engineering, automation, networking, and business skills.
• Ensure that all aspects of proposal preparation are performed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Prepare control system proposals in response to customer requests, including interpretation of specifications and drawings.
• Create best-cost solutions to meet customer needs, minimize risk, and maximize profit.
• Effectively present costs, risks, and differentiators to key decision makers.
• Review purchase orders to ensure they reflect our proposed scope.
• Coordinate the efforts of a global team of engineers and subject-matter experts to contribute to proposal development.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, a related STEM field, or equivalent

Job description

If you are an Engineer who is passionate about renewable energy, sustainability, and being an instrumental part of the transition to clean energy, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! As a Proposals Engineer - Hydro, you will lead the creation of highly competitive and strategic proposals for North America renewable energy control systems, with a primary focus in hydroelectric power. You will have accountability to architect solutions from both a technical and commercial perspective, encompassing written proposals and accompanying cost estimates. This role will be supporting our Power and Water Solutions business.

This position can be located in our Blue Bell, PA, Cranberry Township, PA, Amherst, WI, or Novi, MI office.

At Emerson Power & Water Solutions, we help customers in the world’s most critical industries address the challenges of modern life. As an industry-leading controls automation company, we drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, and more sustainable! Emerson’s five decades of power and water expertise embedded within the Ovation™ distributed control system (DCS) forms a reliable and innovative platform that evolves with rapidly changing technology to help improve plant reliability.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop a foundation of engineering, automation, networking, and business skills.
• Ensure that all aspects of proposal preparation are performed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Prepare control system proposals in response to customer requests, including interpretation of specifications and drawings.
• Create best-cost solutions to meet customer needs, minimize risk, and maximize profit.
• Effectively present costs, risks, and differentiators to key decision makers.
• Review purchase orders to ensure they accurately reflect our proposed scope.
• Coordinate the efforts of a global team of engineers and subject-matter experts to contribute to proposal development and position our project execution teams for success.

Who You Are:

You accomplish objectives despite ambiguity and complexity. You establish and maintain effective relationships to create a collaborative working environment. You design feedback loops into workflows to deliver continuous improvement.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, a related STEM field, or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of related experience
• Experience with control systems (PLC/DCS/SCADA)
• Experience in the hydroelectric, solar, battery storage (BESS), and/or wind industries
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
  

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering is preferred
• Experience with writing proposals and developing cost estimates
  

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Learn more about our Culture & Values.

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