Remote Solar PV Proposals Engineer

Siemens; Wendell (NC); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid/remote work options

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Proposal Engineer to support Greentech Engineering for PV inverter and central inverter opportunities in Wendell, NC. You will develop high-quality proposals, align commercial terms, and coordinate across sales, engineering, and procurement to optimize margins.

The role emphasizes standardizing proposal templates, managing BOMs, and driving process improvements while ensuring compliance with grid interconnection requirements and technical specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in utility-scale PV, energy storage, or power systems proposal engineering.
• Experience with commercial proposal development and management.
• Sales engineering or offers engineering for complex technical projects.
• EPC or equipment supplier commercial operations.
• Strong understanding of project controls, project management, or program management.
• Technical understanding of utility-scale PV systems, inverter technology, grid integration requirements, and electrical systems architecture.
• Ability to interpret electrical one-line diagrams, site layout diagrams, and relevant technical documentation to define project scope and develop accurate proposals.
• Proficiency with enterprise systems including Salesforce, ERP systems (SAP), and project management/scheduling tools.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including margins, EBIT, COGS, and commercial risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering high-quality proposals for central and string inverter, community solar, and repower projects with strong commercial discipline, clarity, and consistency.
• Serve as the commercial backbone for all proposals in our central inverter and string inverter portfolios.
• Own and continuously improve proposal templates, including scope language, technical exhibits, and commercial terms aligned to defined responsibilities.
• Standardize proposal processes across product lines to create scalable, repeatable solutions while clearly defining scope and preventing scope creep.
• Prepare and review bills of materials, technical specifications, and documentation to support accurate pricing, scope definition, and risk evaluation.
• Manage opportunity and proposal data to provide real-time visibility into deal status, pricing, margins, schedules, and risk factors.
• Partner with sales and business development to support opportunity qualification, proposal strategy, and commercial alignment.
• Support procurement planning and supply chain coordination, including purchase requisitions aligned to project timelines and probability.
• Lead structured risk reviews, documenting risks and mitigation plans, and ensuring proposals are released with clear technical and commercial alignment.
• Build and maintain project schedules, establish proposal standards, and drive process improvements that enhance accuracy, reduce cycle time, and improve margins.
• Serve as a key cross-functional partner across sales, engineering, and operations, ensuring smooth handoffs, strong commercial positioning, and continuous improvement of proposal quality.

Skills

Commercial proposal development

Sales engineering

Interpreting electrical diagrams

Salesforce/SAP proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial/commercial acumen

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Salesforce

SAP

Job description

Siemens is seeking a Proposal Engineer to support Greentech Engineering for PV inverter and central inverter opportunities in Wendell, NC. You will develop high-quality proposals, align commercial terms, and coordinate across sales, engineering, and procurement to optimize margins.

The role emphasizes standardizing proposal templates, managing BOMs, and driving process improvements while ensuring compliance with grid interconnection requirements and technical specifications.