Emerson

Proposals Engineer – Water & Renewable Energy

Emerson

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Cranberry Township • Illinois • Missouri • United States

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About the role

  • Prepare accurate, complete, and timely proposals in alignment with established quality processes and ethical standards.
  • Interpret customer specifications, drawings, and requirements to develop clear and technically sound proposal content.
  • Participate in customer site visits, walk‑downs, presentations, and interviews to highlight Emerson’s capabilities and value.
  • Apply process knowledge and product expertise to develop best‑cost solutions that position Emerson competitively.
  • Develop bills of materials, technical compliance documents, layout drawings, and supporting proposal deliverables.
  • Accurately estimate project costs and identify risks, differentiators, and value‑added opportunities.
  • Prepare pre‑qualification packages and marketing collateral that support future business opportunities.
  • Collaborate with global teams—including sales, engineering, project management, and product development—to ensure proposal alignment.
  • Support negotiations with customers and prepare responses to inquiries or requested changes.
  • Review purchase orders for alignment with proposal content and complete associated order entry documentation.
  • Support both internal and customer kick‑off meetings and contribute to proposal strategies that mitigate commercial risk and support profitability.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering or similar technical degree. Equivalent Combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Minimum 5 years related experience.
  • Knowledge of controls - PLC/DCS/SCADA.
  • Knowledge of water and/or renewable energy industries.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Benefits
  • We prioritize providing 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.
  • Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
proposal developmentcost estimationtechnical compliancebill of materialslayout drawingsproject risk identificationprocess knowledgeproduct expertisecustomer specifications interpretationmarketing collateral preparation
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationnegotiationpresentationcustomer engagementteamworkproblem-solvingorganizational skillsattention to detailstrategic thinking
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering