Substation Automation Proposals Lead

Socket.dev; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Financial wellbeing

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Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC. is seeking a Specialist – Service Bids and Proposals in Raleigh, NC.

You will prepare technical and commercial service proposals for substation automation systems and develop long-term service agreements while coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate bid information. You will gain exposure to SCADA and power automation bid processes, leverage internal systems, and contribute to monthly reporting and marketing data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science 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 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 Salesforce and Microsoft Office.

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 English writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication skills

Spanish or French (plus)

Power systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC. is seeking a Specialist – Service Bids and Proposals in Raleigh, NC.

You will prepare technical and commercial service proposals for substation automation systems and develop long-term service agreements while coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate bid information. You will gain exposure to SCADA and power automation bid processes, leverage internal systems, and contribute to monthly reporting and marketing data accuracy.