Proposal Application Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-09
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Sales Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Proposals Application Engineer - Protection and Automation
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The Electrification & Automation (EA) Business Unit located in Wendell, NC is continuing to expand and is seeking a Protection and Automation Proposals Application Engineer. This position is based in Wendell, NC with a hybrid work model available.
You’ll make an impact by:In this role, you will work closely with senior Applications Engineers, Sales, and cross‑functional teams to review specifications, configure solutions, and prepare technical and commercial proposals. You will also provide technical guidance to junior team members and help improve engineering processes and proposal tools.
- Review and interpret customer technical specifications and requirements for protection, automation, and power distribution systems.
- Independently develop accurate, compliant technical and commercial proposals, including detailed system architectures, bill of materials (BOM), panel layouts, and supporting technical narratives.
- Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, and Project Management to gather necessary information, clarify requirements, and ensure timely and accurate proposal delivery.
- Interface with customers to answer technical questions, provide clarification, and optimize proposed solutions to meet project objectives and competitive pricing.
- Ensure proposals adhere to relevant standards (IEEE, IEC, UL, NEMA) and identify any risks or deviations.
- Assist in mentoring junior engineers; provide technical expertise and support for their development.
- Collaborate on updating proposal templates, tools, and documentation; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in meetings and site visits; occasional travel (up to 20%) may be required.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills and proactive engagement in assigned tasks.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 4+ years of professional experience in protection & control, automation, or applications engineering within utility, EPC, OEM, or industrial environments.
- Foundational knowledge of electrical power system principles (Generation, Transmission, Distribution) and protection/control schemes.
- Knowledge and experience with the application of electrical distribution products and power systems/ power delivery.
- Ability to analyze customer’s technical specifications, drawings, and datasheets to interpret and apply appropriate Siemens or 3rd party product offerings to meet the customers’ expectations in cost‑effective and timely manner, offer alternative solutions to optimize profitability while meeting customer needs.
- Working knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, UL, NEMA standards; awareness of IEC standards and their application.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% as required.
- Legally authorized for employment in the United States.
- Applicants must be willing and able to relocate to Raleigh, NC.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical document preparation and proposal writing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Basic financial knowledge to understand and participate in ongoing business planning and support the product as well as project lifecycle management processes.
- Experience with commercial terms and contract negotiations.
- Ability to identify market trends and using this information, work closely with Marketing and Technology to create and justify projects to close the identified gaps.
- Self‑starting and autonomous with time management and prioritization ability.
- Experience with Siemens EA products and…
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