GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Lead Technical Proposal Engineer

Proposal ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSantiago de Querétaro, Qro., MexicoNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline is required.
At least 5 years of experience in substation or electrical design, specifications, and estimating for power generation, transmission, or distribution is required.
At least 2 years of proven experience in technical proposal writing and management is required.
A solid foundation in high-voltage/extra-high-voltage substation physical design, protection and control schemes, supervisory control and data acquisition communication systems, and power system studies is required.
The role requires the ability to build consensus, influence stakeholders, and communicate technical differentiators effectively.
Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, including internationally, for customer presentations and site evaluations is required.

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive technical solutions, including configuration, performance estimation, and economics, that meet customer critical-to-quality requirements.
Drive technical accuracy of proposals, including scope definition, installation requirements, bill of materials, and cost estimation for engineering, testing, and commissioning.
Design and implement reusable methodologies, templates, and libraries to improve the accuracy and efficiency of cost estimates.
Partner with Proposal Managers, Sourcing, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to create bid packages and manage vendor responses.
Work with commercial teams to translate technical capabilities into clear, value-driven customer presentations.
Perform studies to verify design integrity and ensure proposals meet industry standards, including IEEE, NESC, ANSI, and IEC, while addressing performance risk.

Job Description Summary

Are you a technical leader who thrives at the intersection of engineering excellence and commercial strategy? As the Lead Technical Proposal Engineer, you will serve as the technological point person for the entire Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) phase. You are the architect of our winning bids, translating complex client requirements into competitive, high-margin, and technically superior EPC (Engineer, Procure, & Construct) solutions. In this role, you won’t just write proposals—you will define the infrastructure of the future, working on high-impact projects ranging from conventional utility substations to advanced renewable grid integrations, FACTS, and HVDC segments.

Job Description

What You Will Do

Architect Winning Solutions: Provide technical expertise to develop comprehensive solutions (configuration, performance estimation, economics) that satisfy customer CTQs (Critical to Quality) and drive our "passion to win."
Lead the ITO Phase: Drive the technical accuracy of proposals, including scope definition, installation requirements, bill of materials (BOM), and cost estimation for engineering, testing, and commissioning.
Optimize Bid Competitiveness: Design and implement reusable methodologies, templates, and libraries to deliver highly accurate cost estimates with improved efficiency.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Proposal Managers, Sourcing, and multi-discipline engineering teams to create robust bid packages and manage vendor responses.
Technical Advocacy: Interface with commercial teams to translate complex technical capabilities into clear, value-driven presentations for customers.
Risk Mitigation: Perform essential studies to verify design integrity and ensure all proposals meet industry standards (IEEE, NESC, ANSI, IEC, etc.) while maintaining a keen focus on performance risk.

What You Will Bring

Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in substation/electrical design, specifications, and estimating for power generation, transmission, or distribution.
Proposal Expertise: Minimum 2 years of proven experience in technical proposal writing and management.
Technical Proficiency: A solid foundation in HV/EHV substation physical design, protection & control schemes, SCADA communication systems, and power system studies.
Strategy & Persuasion: Proven ability to build consensus, influence stakeholders, and communicate technical differentiators effectively.
Agility: Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, including international travel, to support customer presentations and site evaluations.

Why Join Us?

At GE Vernova, you will have the opportunity to work on the cutting edge of global energy infrastructure. You will gain deep exposure to complex power system technologies and collaborate with a global network of experts. We value professionals who bring not only technical rigor but also the "passion to win" by constantly refining our processes and hit rates.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

About the Company

GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: N/A
Total funding: $17.6M
Headquarters: Cambridge, MA
Founded: 2024

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