Proposals Engineer – Datacenters, AI

Emerson

Proposal Engineer leading creation of competitive proposals for North America Power Projects organization at Emerson. Supporting power industry projects including new generation and datacenter applications.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeCranberry Township • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare DCS proposals for power industry projects, including new generation, retrofits, renewable power applications, and datacenter/AI‑focused solutions.
Define proposal strategies that align with customer requirements, organizational goals, and market insights.
Collaborate across teams to validate technical feasibility, engineering requirements, and cost‑effective solutions.
Engage directly with customers to communicate Emerson’s capabilities and understand application needs.
Develop optimal project cost structures that mitigate technical risk and strengthen competitive positioning.
Support presentations, interviews, and negotiations using deep understanding of customer applications and industry competition.
Partner effectively with sales, engineering, project teams, and global offices as needed to deliver cohesive proposal packages.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
Legal authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
Experience with control systems such as PLC, DCS, or SCADA.
Knowledge of or experience with the Ovation™ DCS platform.
Background in proposal development, cost estimating, or project engineering.
Experience working with datacenter applications or customers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

proposal developmentcost estimatingproject engineeringcontrol systemsPLCDCSSCADAOvation™ DCS platformrenewable power applicationsdatacenter applications

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationstrategic thinkingcustomer engagementnegotiationproblem-solvingteamworkorganizational skillstechnical feasibility assessmentcompetitive analysis

Certifications

BS degree in EngineeringBS degree in Computer ScienceSTEM field degree