Hitachi America

Proposal Specialist - System Service

Hitachi America$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Communications Engineering preferred
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in preparing technical and commercial service proposals
  • Over 5 years of experience in electrical power systems, especially in substation automation
  • Experience with SCADA and substation automation bid preparation is desirable
  • Strong command of technical English writing; Spanish or French language skills a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with Salesforce
  • Understanding of commercial terms, including Incoterms

Responsibilities

  • Plan and prepare technical and commercial service proposals for substation automation
  • Document each stage of the systems proposals process flow
  • Analyze customer specifications to compile bid information
  • Utilize internal systems for proposal generation and data management
  • Prepare long-term service agreements covering strategic spares and audits
  • Complete cost estimates for new bids and changes in contracts
  • Develop commercial agreements, pricing spreadsheets, and coordinate legal reviews

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) plan with attractive match
  • Support for legal, pet, auto, home, and identity theft needs
  • Enhanced leave programs including parental and vacation time
  • Tuition reimbursement and employee resource groups for engagement and development
Full Job Description
Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID:
R0143809

Date Posted:
2026-09-18

Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):
Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
No

Job Description:

How You'll Make an Impact
  • Plan and prepare technical and commercial service proposals for substation automation systems.
  • Follow the Systems proposals process flow and document each stage.
  • Review and analyze customer specifications to compile information for bids.
  • Utilize internal systems for proposal generation and data storage.
  • Prepare long-term service agreements covering strategic spares, audits, and more.
  • Complete cost estimates for new bids and contract changes.
  • Develop commercial agreements, pricing spreadsheets, and coordinate legal reviews.
  • Support in preparing monthly reports and updating marketing databases.


Your Background
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Communications Engineering preferred.
  • At least 3 years of experience preparing technical and commercial service proposals
  • Over five years of experience in the electrical power systems field, particularly in substation or power automation systems.(Preferred)
  • Experience with SCADA and Substation Automation bid preparation is desirable.
  • Knowledge of electrical power and industrial system applications.
  • Understanding of commercial terms and conditions, including Incoterms.
  • Excellent technical English writing skills; knowledge of Spanish or French is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with tools like Salesforce.


More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):
  • Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA, HMO), dental, and vision
  • Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) with generous match, life and disability insurance
  • Family Care: legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft support, and adoption assistance
  • Work-Life: enhanced leave programs including parental, adoption, vacation, and holiday
  • Employee Engagement and Development: ERGs, tuition reimbursement, and more

About Hitachi America

Hitachi America is a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., a Japanese multinational conglomerate. They provide a wide range of products and services, including information technology, power systems, and social infrastructure. They work with clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, transportation, and finance. They are committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.
Learn more about Hitachi America
Size
368,247 employees
Industry
Founded
1959
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