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Proposals Engineer

Emerson Electric

Proposal Engineer

If you are an Engineer seeking an opportunity to grow and drive solutions across both the power and water automation industries, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Cranberry Township, PA office, the Proposal Engineer will be part of the New Generation Power Projects Proposals team and collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and Engineering to develop Ovation-based solutions for New Generation Power Projects across North America. Emerson's six decades of power and water expertise embedded in the Ovation distributed control system (DCS) form a reliable, innovative platform that evolves with rapidly changing technology to improve plant reliability.

At Emerson Power & Water Solutions, we help customers in the world's most critical industries address the challenges of modern life. As an industry-leading controls automation company, we drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, and more sustainable! Emerson's five decades of power and water expertise embedded within the Ovation™ distributed control system (DCS) forms a reliable and innovative platform that evolves with rapidly changing technology to help improve plant reliability.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Prepare DCS proposals for new generation power projects in response to customer requests.
  • Perform review of customer specifications and confirm compliance.
  • 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.
  • Partner effectively with sales, engineering, project teams, and global offices as needed to deliver cohesive proposal packages.

Who You Are:

You understand the importance and interdependence of internal customer relationships, you scan the environment for new technical skills, knowledge, or capabilities that can benefit business and personal performance, and you persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks.

For This Role, You Will Need:

  • BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience with controls and automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA) systems.
  • Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

  • 2+ years of relevant experience
    • Knowledge in proposal development, cost estimating, project management, or project engineering.
    • Experience with the Ovation DCS platform.
    • Experience preparing technical compliance clarifications and exceptions.
    • Experience working across a variety of groups in a large organization.
  • Demonstrate the need to know the latest on new technologies and make learning a priority.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. 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, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io.

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let's go!

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Job Info
  • Job Identification 26010582
  • Job Function Sales Systems Engineering
  • Locations 1000 Westinghouse Drive, Cranberry Township, PA, 16066, US (Hybrid)
Vacancy posted 21 hours ago
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