Tendering Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete bidding process for Grid Automation, encompassing the evaluation of client requests and the submission of proposals.

• Assess customer requirements and RFQs to identify and present products, services, and solutions from the DS Agile, G500, GPG, AAA, Cyber Security, MiCOM, and Multilin portfolios.

• Package bids that include Telecom and M&D scopes when necessary.

• Ensure compliance of offers with technical specifications and tender requirements.

• Recognize and highlight key risks, ensuring that mitigation plans are documented.

• Manage and implement Return of Experience (ROE).

• Align proposals with both commercial and execution strategies.

• Secure technical derogations and approvals as required.

• Conduct site assessments for brownfield and existing substations.

• Maintain typical circuit designs, schemes, and solutions within the tendering tool.

• Ensure that technical and commercial offers adhere to schedules and meet quality standards.

• Review and address technical bid clarifications while presenting solutions to clients.

• Assist with order bookings, budget margins, and the Operations turnover process.

• Support Sales during commercial and technical meetings and negotiations with customers.

• Manage bidding phases in accordance with company policies and guidelines.

• Facilitate internal tender reviews with stakeholders in line with tender due dates.

• Conduct transfer meetings and hand over essential documents to Operations.

• Analyze tendering hit rates and evaluate submission and win rates.

• Prepare and analyze costs and pricing effectively.

• Acquire formal third-party product/system quotes and update the tendering tool accordingly.

• Ensure accurate costing within the estimation tool.

• Optimize costs related to products, solutions, and delivery while assessing risks.

• Perform commercial and technical win/loss analyses of bids.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, ideally in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• At least 3 years of experience in tendering, commercial, engineering, or related functions.

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of grid automation, protection, and DCS/SCS.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Willingness to travel internationally up to 10–15% of the time, as business needs dictate.

• Familiarity with Telecom and M&D will be advantageous.

• Understanding of MENAT customer requirements and specifications.

• Comfortable working in hybrid conditions.

• Knowledge of commercial contracting guidelines.

• Proactive demeanor with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No

• Flexible remote work arrangement.

• Opportunities for international travel up to 10–15% of the time.