Tendering and Proposal Specialist

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a Tendering and Proposal Specialist in Raleigh, NC to transform customer needs into competitive, high-quality proposals that drive growth. You will collaborate across sales, engineering, and operations to craft winning solutions and manage tender timelines.

You will review requirements, prepare quotations, analyze data, engage with customers, and contribute to continuous improvement of tendering processes while delivering measurable business impact.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of tendering, bids, or quotation preparation experience.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret technical and market data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and tendering/CRM tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents to understand customer requirements and scope.
• Prepare accurate, competitive quotations using cost analysis and benchmarks.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather technical and commercial inputs.
• Manage tender timelines to ensure high-quality, on-time submissions.
• Analyze bid opportunities and contribute to bid/no-bid decisions.
• Identify and assess risks in bids, contracts, and estimates.
• Maintain clear, compliant documentation and perform quality checks.
• Engage with customers to clarify requirements and support a positive experience.

Skills

Tendering & bids

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM tools

Job description

Step into a dynamic role where strategy meets collaboration and every bid shapes future success. As a Tendering and Proposal Specialist, you will play a key role in transforming customer needs into competitive, high-quality proposals that drive growth and strengthen market position. You will work at the intersection of sales, engineering, and operations—bringing together insights, data, and expertise to craft winning solutions.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Every day offers variety—from analyzing tender requirements and building pricing strategies to collaborating across teams and engaging with customers. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is motivated by delivering impactful results. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping refine processes and strengthen overall tendering excellence.

If you are looking to develop your commercial and technical expertise while making a visible impact on business outcomes, this opportunity offers the perfect platform to grow.

How you'll make an impact

• Review tender documents to understand customer requirements and scope
• Prepare accurate, competitive quotations using cost analysis and benchmarks
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather technical and commercial inputs
• Manage tender timelines to ensure high-quality, on-time submissions
• Analyze bid opportunities and contribute to bid/no-bid decisions
• Identify and assess risks in bids, contracts, and estimates
• Maintain clear, compliant documentation and perform quality checks
• Engage with customers to clarify requirements and support a positive experience

Your background

• Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in tendering, bids, or quotation preparation
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret technical and market data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and tendering/CRM tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
• High attention to detail with strong organizational abilities

More about us

• Be part of a global team driving sustainable energy solutions and innovation
• Access continuous learning opportunities and career growth pathways
• Collaborate in an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and ideas

Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Remote

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-10-02

Reference number R0138076

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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