Siemens

Proposal Engineer for Distribution Transformers

Siemens$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Power Systems, or Business with technical exposure.
  • 3-5+ years' experience in proposal engineering, technical sales, or applications engineering within the transformer or electrical distribution industry.
  • Effective communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
  • Familiarity with SalesForce and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze customer RFQs, specifications, and tender documents for distribution transformers.
  • Prepare complete technical and commercial proposals, including pricing and compliance confirmation.
  • Ensure proposals meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards (ANSI, IEEE, IEC, DOE).
  • Manage proposal timelines, version control, and internal approvals to meet deadlines.
  • Collaborate closely with sales teams to understand customer needs and competitive positioning.
  • Work with manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics to confirm feasibility and costs.

Benefits

  • Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture.
  • Company paid health and wellness benefits.
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
  • 401K savings plan with company match.
  • Family building benefits.
  • Parental leave.
Full Job Description
A Snapshot of Your Day

The Distribution Transformer Proposal Manager is responsible for leading the development of technical and commercial proposals for distribution transformer products in response to customer RFQs, tenders, and RFPs. This role bridges sales, engineering, pricing, factory and support with project management, ensuring proposals are technically compliant, commercially competitive, and delivered on time. The position plays a critical role in winning new business, supporting key accounts, and maintaining long-term customer relationships.

How You'll Make an Impact
  • Analyze customer RFQs, specifications, and tender documents for distribution transformers and associated accessories.
  • Prepare complete technical and commercial proposals , including pricing, terms and conditions confirmation, and customer requirements working within compliance bounds.
  • Ensure proposals meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements (ANSI, IEEE, IEC, DOE, utility standards where applicable).
  • Manage proposal timelines, version control, and internal approvals to meet submission deadlines.
  • Work closely with sales teams to understand customer needs, strategy, and competitive positioning.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics to confirm feasibility, lead times, and costs.

What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Power Systems, or Business with strong technical exposure.
  • 3-5+ years' experience in proposal engineering, technical sales, or applications engineering within the transformer or electrical distribution industry.
  • Effective communication skills, experience with Microsoft Office products, familiarity with SalesForce, ability to work independently.
About the Team

Grid Technologies

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Rewards

  • Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
  • Company paid Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • 401K savings plan with company match
  • Family building benefits
  • Parental leave

https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs

About Siemens

Siemens AG is a German multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Munich and the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe with branch offices abroad. The principal divisions of the company are Industry, Energy, Healthcare, and Infrastructure & Cities, which represent the main activities of the company. The company is a prominent maker of medical diagnostics equipment and its medical health-care division, which generates about 12 percent of the company's total sales, is its second-most profitable unit, after the industrial automation division. The company is a component of the Euro Stoxx 50 stock market index. Siemens and its subsidiaries employ approximately 385,000 people worldwide and reported global revenue of around €87 billion in 2019 according to its earnings release.
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