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Proposal Engineer

Emerson
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

If you are an Engineer who is passionate about the power industry, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in Pittsburgh, PA, you will lead the creation of highly competitive and strategic proposals for North America distributed control systems (DCS). 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.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be :

  • Prepare DCS offers for power projects in response to customer requests for proposals
  • Define proposal strategies and prepare winning DCS offers in response to customer specifications, based on expert market, process and product knowledge
  • Coordinate site walk-downs to review and develop project scope, and create offer documents for technical proposals when customer specifications are not provided
  • Collaborate with other departments within Emerson to verify technical feasibility and engineering requirements
  • Collaborate with customers to promote Emerson's capabilities and expertise
  • Develop best project cost solutions that minimize technical risk which meet customer needs and ensure competitive positioning
  • Conduct presentations, interviews, and negotiations with customers applying thorough knowledge of customer application requirements and organization, capabilities of competition, and following strategy and tactics developed with the assistance of management
  • Work effectively with sales, engineering, project teams, and other world area offices as needed

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.

For this Role, You Will Need :

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar technical field, or equivalent
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 15%
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States
  • Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart :

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering
  • Relevant experience in either marketing or engineering, with emphasis in control systems and / or process operation
  • Ovation experience
  • Our Offer To You :

    We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.

    At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, 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 about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson .

    Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

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    ABOUT US

    WHY EMERSON

    Our Commitment to Our People

    At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

    We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

    At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

    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(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, 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.

    Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

    If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact : idisability.administrator@emerson.com .

    ABOUT EMERSON

    Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

    With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

    We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

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