Senior Proposals Engineer - Power Systems & Automation

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

SEL Engineering Services in Boise, Idaho seeks a Project Engineer - Proposals to lead the technical evaluation and development of customer proposals for complex power system and automation projects. You will review RFQ documents, evaluate bid opportunities, develop work statements, preliminary designs, and schedules, coordinating with Contracts to finalize terms.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, at least 8 years of relevant experience, strong communication, leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in electric power systems or industrial automation.
• Knowledge of electric power system protection and control, ICT, and protective relay applications.
• Ability to lead and supervise project teams.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead and participate in project conceptual design, detailed design, execution, and support across multiple projects.
• Prepare proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
• Review customer RFQs and develop innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Lead project teams in resolving customer concerns and foster long-term satisfaction.
• Develop project work statements, preliminary designs, responsibility matrices, risk assessments, cash flow forecasts, and preliminary schedules.
• Collaborate with Contracts and cross-functional teams to finalize project terms and conditions.
• Mentor and develop staff and provide supervision when required.

Skills

Leadership

Proposal development

Communication skills

Project coordination

Team supervision

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

SEL Engineering Services in Boise, Idaho seeks a Project Engineer - Proposals to lead the technical evaluation and development of customer proposals for complex power system and automation projects. You will review RFQ documents, evaluate bid opportunities, develop work statements, preliminary designs, and schedules, coordinating with Contracts to finalize terms.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, at least 8 years of relevant experience, strong communication, leadership,