Proposal Engineer - Electrical Project Operations

Proposal Engineer - Electrical Project Operations

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Proposal Engineer - Electrical Project Operations. This position primarily supports proposal needs for large and/or complex projects pertaining to EESS Project Operation related solutions including growing market trends associated with Microgrid and Energy Transition projects.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $ - $ a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Support proposals for the Central Region and requests from other locations including US national, as required.
• Vet and respond to requests from Project Operations Managers, NAS Sales, Utility & Other Reps, Channel Partners, EESS Market Segment Managers (Utility, Industrial, Government, Commercial).
• Lead detailed technical and commercial proposal writing for all opportunities in the region and support other regions as required.
• Support proposals related to large projects in segments:
  Utility (distribution / transmission, generation/hydro/gas/coal), Switchgear modernization, Data Centers (Substation and Switchgear), Industrial (Switchgear upgrades and Control systems), and Government Projects.
• Support other team members with microgrid and energy transition turnkey projects.
• Travel as required for site‑visits, customer meetings and sales training meetings (typically one to three days maximum per trip).
• Develop pricing, construction estimating via subcontractor scope development.
• Provide solutions beyond standard specifications to deliver greater customer value.
• Conduct detailed project specification analysis and review.
• Review equipment specifications and pricing.
• Develop Level I schedules for proposal.
• Understand contract terms and conditions and capture risk with Regional Project Operations Managers.
• Present to customers via joint customer visits with various sales channels.
• Support monthly reporting of proposal activities to Project Operations.
• Engage in personal professional growth and development, including completing 20 hours of recommended Eaton University classes and required annual safety training.
• Contribute standardized proposal templates and develop pricing or other tools to improve TAS proposal efficiency.

• B.S. Engineering Degree (Electrical Preferred) or Bachelor’s Degree in other areas with Engineering/Technical Experience of 5+ years as described in part B below.
• 5+ years minimum electrical industry related application engineering and proposal development experience with additional experience in electrical power systems, hydro / excitation, industrial and utility substation construction.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• Must be located in one of the states listed to be considered:
  Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Kansas, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, or Vermont. Active‑Duty Military Service members are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

• 7+ years minimum electrical industry related application engineering and proposal development experience with additional experience in electrical power systems, utility and/or industrial substation construction, and Switchgear Projects.
• Experience with emerging technology and systems associated with microgrid / Energy storage or Renewable Energy solutions.
• Experience with proposal development for all of Eaton’s end markets (Utility, Industrial, Commercial, and Government).
• Experience with government proposal procedures such as technical and price proposal separation, and government evaluation factors.
• Experience writing and reviewing subcontractor work scopes and subcontractor agreements.
• Experience evaluating proposals for specification compliance.
• Experience with risk evaluation and risk management.
• Estimating experience in substation, switch gear and electrical system installations.
• Field experience in electrical construction and system…