Proposals Engineer - Power Generation

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Description

If you are an Engineer with experience in control systems and/or process operations, Emerson has a great opportunity for you! We are looking to add a Proposal Engineer for Power Projects to our Cranberry Township, PA office. You will be an essential part of the North America Power Projects Proposals organization as a proposal engineer leading retrofit proposal support . You will lead the preparation of power project offers for our customers in the power industry. 

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 power industry projects in response to customer requests for proposals.
• Define proposal strategies that align with customer specifications, based on organizational goals, market insight, and expert process and product knowledge. 
• 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 utilizing a thorough understanding of customer applications and Emerson capabilities and products.
• Partner effectively with sales, engineering, project teams, and global offices as needed to deliver cohesive proposal packages.
  
   

Who You Are:

You create teamwork allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You design feedback loops into work to deliver continuous improvement. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles, setbacks, and ambiguity. You establish and maintain effective relationships.

For This Role, You Will 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.

• Knowledgeable in distributed control systems (DCS) and/or process operation.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience with control systems such as PLC or SCADA. 
• Knowledge of or experience with the Ovation™ DCS platform. 
• Background in proposal development, cost estimating, or project engineering. 
  
   

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.

Learn more about our Culture & Values. 

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