Proposal Engineer - Greentech PV Solutions We're seeking a Proposal Engineer to join our Greentech engineering group focusing on the PV Inverter Commercial and Proposals team. This role is based out of Wendell, NC. You'll make an impact by: - Developing and delivering high-quality proposals for central and string inverter, community solar, and repower projects with strong commercial discipline, clarity, and consistency
- Serve as the commercial backbone for all proposals in our central inverter and string inverter portfolios.
- Owning and continuously improving proposal templates, including scope language, technical exhibits, and commercial terms aligned to defined responsibilities
- Standardizing proposal processes across product lines to create scalable, repeatable solutions while clearly defining scope and preventing scope creep
- Preparing and reviewing bills of material, technical specifications, and documentation to support accurate pricing, scope definition, and risk evaluation
- Managing opportunity and proposal data to provide real-time visibility into deal status, pricing, margins, schedules, and risk factors
- Partnering with sales and business development to support opportunity qualification, proposal strategy, and commercial alignment
- Supporting procurement planning and supply chain coordination, including purchase requisitions aligned to project timelines and probability
- Leading structured risk reviews, documenting risks and mitigation plans, and ensuring proposals are released with clear technical and commercial alignment
- Building and maintaining project schedules, establishing proposal standards, and driving process improvements that enhance accuracy, reduce cycle time, and improve margins
- Serving as a key cross-functional partner across sales, engineering, and operations, ensuring smooth handoffs, strong commercial positioning, and continuous improvement of proposal quality
You'll win us over by having the following qualifications: Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or engineering discipline
- 3 + years of experience in one or more of the following:
- Utility-scale PV, energy storage, or power systems proposal engineering
- Commercial proposal development and management
- Sales engineering or offers engineering for complex technical projects
- EPC or equipment supplier commercial operations
- Project controls, project management, or program management
- Technical understanding of utility-scale PV systems, inverter technology, grid integration requirements, and electrical systems architecture.
- Ability to interpret electrical one-line diagrams, site layout diagrams, and relevant technical documentation to define project scope and develop accurate proposals.
- Proficiency with enterprise systems including Salesforce, ERP systems (SAP), and project management/scheduling tools. Demonstrated ability to manage data integrity and process discipline.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen, including understanding of margins, EBIT, cost of goods sold, and commercial risk assessment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA or advanced business degree preferred.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to synthesize complex technical and commercial information into clear, actionable proposals and schedules.
- Detail-oriented and process-minded, comfortable building templates, standardizing workflows, and enforcing discipline across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Collaborative mindset and genuine drive to partner across functions (Sales, Engineering, Orders, Finance, Leadership) to solve problems and improve outcomes.
- A bias toward action and continuous improvement; comfort identifying gaps, taking initiative, and driving change without waiting for permission.
- Comfort working in a dynamic, evolving business, adaptable, resilient, and willing to roll up sleeves to get things done.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Visio, or technical drawing/design tools.
- Familiarity with utility regulatory standards (UL, IEEE, ANSI) and grid interconnection processes.
- Experience in renewable energy, solar, or energy storage industries.
- Project management certification (PMP, CAPM) or Agile training.
- Exposure to risk management frameworks and risk quantification.
- CRM or Salesforce administration experience.
- Business development or sales operations background.
- Experience with supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing operations.
You'll Benefit FromSiemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $91,463 - $156,794 annually with a target incentive of 10 of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
