EATON

Power Systems Proposal Team Leader

EATON • $129K — $190K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • 5+ years of experience in application engineering, proposal development, technical sales, or field service operations.
  • Current residency in Washington, Oregon, California, Utah, Arizona, or Colorado required; relocation assistance not available.
  • Valid driver's license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record required.
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without corporate sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Lead proposal development for power distribution and electrical infrastructure projects.
  • Evaluate technical specifications and labor requirements to create accurate proposals.
  • Support compliance for government and federal customer proposals.
  • Present technical solutions to customers and stakeholders, highlighting Eaton's value.
  • Drive the use of digital technologies and best practices to enhance proposal quality.
  • Manage a geographically dispersed team, focusing on performance and talent development.

Benefits

  • Health and Welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement benefits with options for savings and investment.
  • Programs for paid and unpaid time away from work.
Full Job Description
This role can be based in Washington, Oregon, California, Utah, Arizona, Nevada or Colorado with up to 25% travel. This role will be hybrid 3 days in office, 2 days from hom.

The Technical Proposal Team Leader leads a team responsible for developing complex technical and commercial proposals for electrical power systems and engineering services opportunities across the Western Region. The team supports customers in markets including government, data center, industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities, providing solutions related to electrical distribution systems, maintenance services, modernization projects, field service programs, and power system reliability.

This role serves as a strategic advisor to customers, sales teams, and service operations by developing value-driven proposals, estimating labor and project costs, evaluating technical requirements, and communicating the benefits of Eaton's electrical services solutions. The position requires the ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling customer-facing proposals and presentations that differentiate Eaton in competitive bid environments.

The role collaborates closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including sales, engineering, services operations, and supply chain, to deliver differentiated, and value-driven engineering service offerings. Expected results include profitable growth within assigned geographical accounts, improved proposal effectiveness and win rates, and the development of technical talent. Position includes travel up to 20%.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $129,000 - $190,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

  • Lead development of proposals for power distribution equipment maintenance, power system services, electrical infrastructure upgrades, and field service projects.
  • Guide the team in evaluating electrical drawings, specifications, scopes of work, labor requirements, and project risk to develop accurate technical and commercial proposals.
  • Support proposals for government and federal customers, including compliance with applicable contract and pricing requirements.
  • Present technical and commercial solutions to customers, consultants, and contractors while clearly articulating the value of Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services offerings.
  • Drive adoption of digital technologies, AI-enabled proposal tools, and best practices to improve proposal quality, consistency, and efficiency.
  • Manage and develop a geographically dispersed team, driving performance, engagement, talent development, and succession planning.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: application engineering, proposal development, engineering, technical sales, or field service operations.
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position. To be considered, candidates must currently reside in one of the following states: Washington, Oregon, California, Utah, Arizona, or Colorado. Active-duty military applicants are exempt from this requirement.
  • This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton's Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver's license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire.
  • Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.
  • Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future. Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in electrical power systems, power distribution, electrical maintenance services, switchgear, circuit protection, field service operations, or related electrical infrastructure environments.
  • Experience estimating labor, developing project costs, or supporting technical proposals for electrical service, construction, maintenance, commissioning, or power systems projects.
  • Knowledge of electrical equipment and systems including medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution equipment, circuit breakers, switchgear, protective devices, or related infrastructure.
  • Experience supporting federal, military, DoD, NAVFAC, or other government contract opportunities preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to write, review, and present complex technical proposals to customers and stakeholders.


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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

About EATON

Eaton Corporation plc is a multinational power management company with 2020 sales of $17.9 billion, founded in the US. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Eaton operates through three main business segments: Electrical Products, Electrical Systems and Services, and Hydraulics. The Electrical Products segment designs, manufactures, markets, and sells electrical components, such as circuit breakers, switches, and electrical protection and control devices. The Electrical Systems and Services segment offers electrical power distribution and assemblies, as well as engineering services and automation and control solutions. The Hydraulics segment provides products such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and filtration products. Eaton has a global presence with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Learn more about EATON
Size
85,947 employees
Market Cap
$62.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
-0.1%
Revenue
$17.8 billion
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