Quote Engineer

Prolec Energy; Waukesha, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. seeks a Transformer Bid Engineer to prepare technical proposals and bid packages for power transformers. You will coordinate between Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing and customers to deliver technically compliant, competitive bids with optimized cost and manufacturability.

The role requires a solid understanding of transformer design principles, industry standards, and cost-effective production processes, with strong communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in transformer design, bid engineering, or related field.
• Experience with power transformer design preferred.
• Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, IEC, and NEMA specs.
• Ability to interpret complex customer specifications and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review customer inquiries, RFQs, bid specs, and contract documents.
• Develop transformer designs meeting performance and cost targets.
• Prepare accurate bid packages including thermal design.
• Perform design evaluations to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Coordinate bid activities to ensure timely proposals.
• Support Sales and Engineering during technical discussions.
• Identify opportunities for design optimization and cost reduction.

Skills

Power transformer design

Bid engineering

Electrical engineering

Cost optimization

Technical analysis

Interpreting specs

Cross-functional teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Transformer design software

Job description

Prolec GE Is Now A Part Of The GE Vernova Group

JOB SUMMARY

The Transformer Bid Engineer is responsible for preparing technical proposals and bid packages for power transformers in response to customer inquiries, requests for quotation (RFQs), and bid specifications. This role serves as a key interface between Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and customers to ensure technically compliant, competitive, and commercially viable proposals. The position requires a strong understanding of transformer design, industry standards, manufacturing processes, and cost optimization.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review customer inquiries, RFQs, bid specifications, and associated contract documents.
• Review drawings, technical specifications, and supporting documentation provided with RFQs.
• Interpret customer requirements and applicable industry standards, including IEEE, ANSI, IEC, and NEMA.
• Develop transformer designs and configurations that meet customer performance requirements while optimizing cost and manufacturability.
• Prepare accurate and competitive bid packages for power transformers, including Thermal design.
• Perform transformer design evaluations using engineering tools and software to verify compliance with customer specifications.
• Run impulse, short-circuit, thermal, and other design verification programs as required to ensure technical compliance.
• Develop technical proposals, data sheets, design summaries, and cost estimates.
• Prepare technical clarifications, exceptions, and compliance documents for customer review.
• Coordinate engineering bid activities to ensure proposals are completed and submitted on time.
• Support Sales and Commercial teams during technical discussions.
• Respond to customer questions and requests for technical clarification throughout the bidding process.
• Perform cost analysis and identify opportunities for design optimization and cost reduction.
• Evaluate technical risks associated with bid proposals.
• Track bid performance, win/loss data, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support standardization efforts and process enhancements within the bid engineering function.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of power transformer design principles, including:
• Two-winding transformers, LTC (Load Tap Changer) transformers, Autotransformers and Generator Step-Up (GSU) transformers
• Knowledge of transformer components, accessories, cooling systems, and auxiliary equipment.
• Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, IEC, NEMA, and applicable utility specifications.
• Understanding of transformer manufacturing processes, testing requirements, and quality standards.
• Proficiency with transformer design and analysis software
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret complex customer specifications and technical requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and bid deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in transformer design, bid engineering, or a related field.

  Experience with power transformer design is preferred.

Preferred Education / Experience

Minimum of 4 years of experience in transformer design, bid engineering, or a related engineering role.

Knowledge of utility and industrial transformer applications.

Key Working Relationships

Engineering Organization, including mechanical, electrical, manufacturing and applications engineering groups

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Working Conditions

Shop-floor and office environment, located on large manufacturing campus

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.