Lead Technical Proposal Engineer

Job description

Job Description

Summary Are you a technical leader who thrives at the intersection of engineering excellence and commercial strategy? As the Lead Technical Proposal Engineer, you will serve as the technological point person for the entire Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) phase. You are the architect of our winning bids, translating complex client requirements into competitive, high-margin, and technically superior EPC (Engineer, Procure, & Construct) solutions.

In this role, you won’t just write proposals—you will define the infrastructure of the future, working on high-impact projects ranging from conventional utility substations to advanced renewable grid integrations, FACTS, and HVDC segments.

What You Will Do

Architect Winning Solutions: Provide technical expertise to develop comprehensive solutions (configuration, performance estimation, economics) that satisfy customer CTQs (Critical to Quality) and drive our "passion to win."

Lead the ITO Phase

Drive the technical accuracy of proposals, including scope definition, installation requirements, bill of materials (BOM), and cost estimation for engineering, testing, and commissioning.

Optimize Bid Competitiveness

Design and implement reusable methodologies, templates, and libraries to deliver highly accurate cost estimates with improved efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Proposal Managers, Sourcing, and multi-discipline engineering teams to create robust bid packages and manage vendor responses.

Technical Advocacy

Interface with commercial teams to translate complex technical capabilities into clear, value-driven presentations for customers.

Risk Mitigation

Perform essential studies to verify design integrity and ensure all proposals meet industry standards (IEEE, NESC, ANSI, IEC, etc.) while maintaining a keen focus on performance risk.

What You Will Bring

Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in substation/electrical design, specifications, and estimating for power generation, transmission, or distribution.

Proposal Expertise

Minimum 2 years of proven experience in technical proposal writing and management.

Technical Proficiency

A solid foundation in HV/EHV substation physical design, protection & control schemes, SCADA communication systems, and power system studies.

Strategy & Persuasion

Proven ability to build consensus, influence stakeholders, and communicate technical differentiators effectively.

Agility

Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, including international travel, to support customer presentations and site evaluations. Why Join Us? At GE Vernova, you will have the opportunity to work on the cutting edge of global energy infrastructure. You will gain deep exposure to complex power system technologies and collaborate with a global network of experts. We value professionals who bring not only technical rigor but also the "passion to win" by constantly refining our processes and hit rates.

Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided

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