Tendering Engineer

GE Vernova

Tendering Engineer managing Grid Automation bids for substation automation, protection, control, Telecom, and M&D solutions. Developing compliant technical proposals, cost models, and risk mitigation plans.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the bid process for Grid Automation, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and commercial strategies. Proficient in analyzing customer needs, conducting site assessments, and optimizing costs while maintaining high-quality standards.

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Grid Automation ExpertiseTendering Process ManagementCost Analysis and PricingTechnical Proposal DevelopmentCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

TenderingCostingGrid AutomationProtection SystemsDCS/SCS KnowledgeProposal DevelopmentRisk AnalysisSite AssessmentCommercial ContractingTechnical Specifications Compliance

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsPro-active ApproachNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Tendering ToolEstimation Tool

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Telecom KnowledgeM&D KnowledgeMENAT Customer RequirementsBid ClarificationsReturn of Experience (ROE)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the entire bid process for Grid Automation, from analyzing client requests to submitting proposals
Analyze customer needs and RFQs to define and offer products, services, and solutions across DS Agile, G500, GPG, AAA, Cyber Security, MiCOM, and Multilin portfolios
Package bids with Telecom and M&D scopes where applicable
Ensure offers comply with technical specifications and tender requirements
Identify and flag key risks and ensure mitigation plans are recorded
Manage and implement Return of Experience (ROE)
Align proposals with commercial and execution strategies
Obtain technical derogations and approvals when applicable
Complete site assessments for brownfield and existing substations
Maintain typical circuits, schemes, and solutions in the tendering tool
Ensure technical and commercial offers meet schedules and quality standards
Review and respond to technical bid clarifications and present solutions to customers
Support order booking, budget margins, and the Operations turnover process
Support Sales in commercial and technical customer meetings and negotiations
Manage bid phases in compliance with company policies and instructions
Conduct internal tender reviews with stakeholders according to tender due dates
Conduct transfer meetings and hand over relevant documents to Operations
Review tendering hit rate and analyze submission and win rates
Prepare and analyze costs and pricing
Obtain formal third-party product/system quotes and update the tendering tool
Ensure correct costing in the estimation tool
Optimize product, solution, and delivery costs and analyze risks
Conduct commercial and technical win/loss analysis of bids

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in tendering, commercial, engineering, or relevant functions
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of grid automation, protection, and DCS/SCS
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Willingness to travel internationally up to 10–15% of the time, based on business needs
Telecom and M&D knowledge will be a plus
Understanding and knowledge of MENAT customer requirements and specifications
Comfortable in hybrid working conditions
Understanding of commercial contracting guidelines
Pro-active approach with excellent interpersonal and communications skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Remote work arrangement
International travel opportunity up to 10–15% of the time