Application Engineer Team lead – Switchgear Proposals; GIS, MV

Application Engineer Team Lead – GIS & MV Secondary Switchgear Proposals

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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 a Team Lead for our Application Engineers on the Proposals team. This position is based on site in Wendell, NC.

• Serve as the primary point of contact within Application Engineering for all GIS & MV Secondary inquiries from Sales and Business Development teams; assess requirements, define next steps, and ensure proper alignment
• Lead and coordinate the proposal team to develop comprehensive technical and commercial proposals for Gas Insulated, metal enclosed, and pad-mounted switch gear solutions within the Siemens portfolio
• Oversee bid coordination activities, including review of customer RFQs (technical specifications, commercial requirements, and product needs), determining optimal product fit, and assigning resources based on complexity, timelines, and team capacity
• Manage and track overall bidding activity (GIS, metal enclosed, and pad-mounted), ensuring alignment with Business Unit KPIs such as capability, responsiveness, and on‑time delivery
• Interface with Siemens factories as needed to support bidding strategies, including escalation of key requirements (e.g., pricing considerations, lead time feasibility, production slot reservations) to ensure competitive and executable proposals
• Support the full proposal development lifecycle, including defining scope of work, preparing layouts and single‑line diagrams when required, and collaborating with internal engineering teams to develop optimized technical solutions
• Coordinate with Procurement to develop RFQs and secure third‑party quotations (e.g., transformers, battery systems, HMI cabinets, control panels); evaluate vendor proposals and provide technical recommendations
• Develop cost models using Siemens configurators, support internal approval processes, and prepare customer‑facing proposal documentation for MV switch gear and integrated solutions
• Support customer engagement by partnering with Sales and Business Development during technical discussions and proposal presentations; collaborate internally to support contract negotiations and successful order conversion
• Partner with Project Management (PMO) to ensure an effective handover from bid phase to project execution
• Serve as a mentor for new Application Engineers, including developing onboarding and training plans and supporting successful ramp‑up

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 6+ years of engineering experience in an EPC, engineering, manufacturing, utility, or industrial environment
• Ability to evaluate single‑line diagrams, schematics, relay protection and control schemes, communication network diagrams, and related engineering documentation
• Ability to analyze customer technical specifications and single‑line diagrams and apply appropriate product solutions in a cost‑effective and timely manner, including proposing alternatives to optimize profitability
• Financial acumen to support business planning, product strategy, and project lifecycle management
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL, and NEMA standards for power distribution…