Proposal Engineer

Emerson

Proposal Engineer responsible for technical and commercial aspects of Lifecycle proposals at Emerson. Supporting renewable energy, sustainability, and clean energy transition efforts.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeCranberry Township • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop project cost solutions that meet customer needs, minimize technical risk, and position Emerson for long-term success
Interpret customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and clarify technical and commercial requirements for stakeholders across the business
Collaborate closely with Regional Engineering, Technical Advisors, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and other Emerson teams to incorporate all necessary information into high-quality proposal documentation
Prepare and assemble complete technical and commercial proposal packages that align with customer expectations, internal standards, and contractual requirements
Provide timely, professional support to Sales and customers regarding proposal content, scope, and pricing inquiries
Ensure proposal information is generated, stored, shared, and archived in a structured, secure, and compliant manner
Apply and continuously improve best practices, tools, templates, and processes to drive efficiency, consistency, and quality in proposal efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field
Minimum 2 years' relevant experience
Ability to understand technical concepts and translate them into clear, customer-focused messages and documentation
Demonstrate strong learning agility, specifically in new technologies
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and balance multiple activities, manage deadlines, and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment
Ability to travel up to 5%
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance plans
Dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Flexible time off plans
Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
Vacation and holiday leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

project cost solutionstechnical proposal preparationcommercial proposal preparationRFP interpretationproposal documentationtechnical concepts understandingbest practices applicationprocess improvement

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationorganizational skillslearning agilityadaptabilityprioritizationtime management

Certifications

BS degree in EngineeringBS degree in Computer Science