Bid Engineer

Job Description

Provide sales support as assigned to meet service sales goals for Switchgear and Busbar organization. Responsible for developing proposals for Switchgear and Busbar services in conjunction with the Sales personnel and application engineers. Integrate component services to produce a cohesive and technically sound service solution proposal for Vertiv customers by providing technical support and customized service options. Individual will work closely with key Vertiv Services stakeholders to create professional service solution proposals.

Support sales of Service portfolio through efficient and effective quoting based on international standard specifications for electrical power equipment & systems. Provide initial RFP review to identify suitability to our business and plan actions necessary to successfully bid and compete.

• Develop clear, concise, and technically sound service solutions proposals for customer review and acceptance based on customer requirements and/or RFP's. These proposals may include multiple services including site acceptance testing (SAT L2) of switch gear and busbar startup (L3), commissioning (L4) and IST (L5).
• Apply Quote Configurator tool to provide comprehensive quote support to Sales team and associates.
• Produce customized service proposals/quotations ensuring proposal reflects proper scope, required technical specifications, and Vertiv profitability requirements.
• Apply application engineering competencies to identify and recommend applicable service requirements.
• Work with Vertiv sales personnel to define incremental scope and develop service solutions proposals based on the key findings and recommendations raised during system audits, professional assessments and/or electrical deployment.

• 3-5 years of experience in electrical technical scope review and formal proposal development.
• Preferred 2-4 years of experience in Electrical Engineering field.
• Knowledge of international standards such as NFPA 70E, IEEE, and ANSI/NETA.
• Broad knowledge of MV/LV electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.
• Understanding of 3‑phase power and working knowledge of batteries, switch gear, and supported products.
• Collaborative, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and capable of resolving contract and product issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Team player with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure design objectives, performance factors, and physical requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and effective communication.
• Multitasking.

N/A

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to