Senior Application Engineer - Switchgear Proposals; GIS, MV

Senior Application Engineer – GIS and MV Switchgear Proposals

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14-Mayo-2026

Smart Infrastructure

Mid-level Professional

Senior Application Engineer – GIS and MV Switchgear Proposals

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrive is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first.

Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Headquartered in Wendell, NC, the Electrification & Automation (E&A) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing in our Future Grids portfolio to create the power distribution grid of the future.

The Electrification & Automation (EA) Business Unit is seeking highly qualified and energetic Application Engineers for the Proposals team. This role is located in Wendell, NC with remote possibilities.

• Review of Customer specifications, commercial/technical documents, product requirements.
• Identify and define preliminary scope of work for a complete solution that fits the Customer specifications.
• Prepare layout and single line drawings at a minimum, to demonstrate the idea of the intended scope of work.
• Collaborate with Engineers within the Business Unit to generate technical solutions for the Siemens suite of products.
• Prepare RFQ packages for third party products (transformers, battery systems, HMI cabinets, control boxes, etc) and work closely with Procurement team to secure the quotations.
• Perform quote evaluations of all the quotations received and make technical recommendations to the design and the vendor choices.
• Develop the cost model for the quotation using product configurators and secure approvals from the senior management.
• Prepare Customer-facing proposal (proposal document) for Medium Voltage Switchgear and associated third party products (when applicable).
• Engage in Customer discussions by supporting the Business Development and Sales teams.
• Collaborate with internal departments and Sales teams to negotiate and secure contracts.
• Work closely with the Project Management (PMO) team for an efficient and effective handover of the project from the Bid Phase to the Project execution phase, upon winning the project.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years engineering experience in an EPC, engineering, manufacturing, utility, industrial corporate environment or similar
• Ability to analyze single-line diagrams, and apply appropriate product offerings to meet customer expectations in a cost-effective and timely manner; able to propose alternative solutions that optimize profitability while meeting customer requirements
• Working financial knowledge to understand and support ongoing business planning, as well as product and project lifecycle management processes
• Strong collaboration, leadership, and decision-making skills in a team environment, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple, simultaneous tasks while maintaining a high level of customer service
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively and accurately interact with both internal stakeholders and external customers
• Ability to identify market trends and apply insights by working closely with Marketing and Technology teams to develop and justify solutions that address gaps
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and willingness to learn product configuration and pricing applications
• Travel required:
  
  less than 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL, and NEMA standards for power distribution applications, particularly related to Medium Voltage switch gear and transformer applications and industry best practices
• Experience in the design and application of electrical distribution products, with a focus on medium voltage…