If you are an Engineer who is passionate about renewable energy, sustainability, and being an instrumental part of the transition to clean energy, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. In this role, you will lead the creation of highly competitive and strategic proposals for North America renewable energy and water treatment control systems. You will have overall accountability to architect solutions from both a technical and commercial perspective, encompassing written proposals and accompanying cost estimates. This role will be supporting our Power and Water Solutions business.

As a Proposal Engineer, you will:

• Ensure that all aspects of proposal preparation and approvals are performed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Prepare control system proposals in response to customer requests, including interpretation of specifications and drawings.
• Support customer site visits, walk-downs, and presentations.
• Develop best-cost solutions to meet customer needs.
• Formulate pre-qualification submittals and supporting marketing collateral.
• Effectively present costs, risks, and differentiators to key decision makers.
• Review purchase orders to ensure they accurately reflect our proposed scope.
• Provide support in the development of the commercial proposal strategy that mitigates project commercial risk exposure and best positions the execution team to allow scope and profitability growth.

Who you are:

You create teamwork allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You design feedback loops into work to deliver continuous improvement. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles, setbacks, and ambiguity. You establish and maintain effective relationships.

Required education, experience & skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical or equivalent
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience
• Knowledgeable in controls and PLC/DCS/SCADA technologies, industrial networking, instrumentation, and processes associated with renewable energy and water treatment plants
• Experience in writing proposals and developing cost estimates
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred education, experience & skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering
• Five (5) years of renewable energy and/or water and wastewater treatment industry experience. Specific experience in the hydroelectric power industry is preferred
• Five (5) years related experience in control system engineering and proposals

Flexible Work Schedule – Remote Work Option

The position offers location flexibility through our hybrid remote work policy, which allows for up to 3 days per week of remote work and 2 days per week in the office at either our Pittsburgh, PA headquarters office, or one of the following satellite locations:

• Riverside, CA
• Tinley Park, IL
• Charlotte, NC
• Latham, NY
• Houston, TX
• Warren, NJ
• Ivyland, PA
• Pittsburgh, PA

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: We drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable.

We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills, and competencies to bring this Purpose to life while competing and leading in a global economy.

Our training programs focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership.

Our success is measured by the positive impact we make on people, our communities, and the world through our unwavering focus on environmental, social, and regulatory progress. Learn more about us!

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer you the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. We also provide you flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their experiences and perspectives – and that reflects the world around us. We believe a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson .

Work Authorization

Emerson 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a leading global technology, software and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets.

Our Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid and discrete manufacturers maximize production, protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs.

Our Commercial & Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency and create sustainable infrastructure.

We help customers in the world’s most essential industries solve the biggest challenges of modern life.

Every day, our global workforce fulfills our unified Purpose and lives out the Values we hold close as an organization: Integrity, Safety & Quality, Support Our People, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Our Causes – Planet, Humanity, Champion, Inclusion and Future – shape, define and fuel Emerson’s culture while inspiring our innovative spirit and driving our focus.

Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or recently received your master’s degree, you’ll find opportunities with us. Join our team and start your journey today!

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