Engineering Sales Experienced Professional

Tendering & Proposal Specialist

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Company Name: Hitachi Energy USA Inc

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: Yes

Job Description:

Are you ready to turn opportunities into success stories? Join Hitachi Energy as a Tendering & Proposal Specialist and play a key role in shaping competitive solutions that help customers achieve their goals while driving business growth.

In this exciting position, you will combine commercial insight, analytical thinking, and collaboration to develop high-quality proposals that stand out in the marketplace. Working closely with sales, engineering, and operations teams, you will transform customer requirements into compelling bids that deliver value and strengthen our market presence.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

No two days are the same. From evaluating tender requirements and developing pricing strategies to coordinating cross-functional contributions and engaging with customers, you will help ensure every proposal is accurate, compliant, and impactful. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance tendering processes and support operational excellence.

If you enjoy solving complex challenges, working in a fast-paced environment, and making a visible impact on business success, this is an outstanding opportunity to grow your commercial and technical expertise while advancing your career with a global leader in sustainable energy solutions.

How you'll make an impact:

• Review tender documents and identify customer requirements, scope, and expectations.
• Develop accurate and competitive quotations using cost analysis and market benchmarks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather technical, commercial, and operational inputs.
• Manage tender schedules and coordinate activities to ensure timely, high-quality submissions.
• Evaluate bid opportunities and support bid/no-bid decision-making processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to bids, contracts, and cost estimates.
• Maintain compliant documentation and perform quality reviews throughout the proposal process.
• Build positive customer relationships by clarifying requirements and supporting a seamless bid experience.

Your background:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in tendering, bid management, proposal development, or quotation preparation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical, commercial, and market data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and tendering or CRM platforms.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

More about us:

• Join a global technology leader advancing the future of sustainable energy through innovation and collaboration.
• Benefit from continuous learning, professional development programs, and diverse career growth opportunities.
• Be part of an inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued, ideas are encouraged, and people can thrive.

Background Screening and Security Checks As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain rolesparticularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functionsadditional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.