Proposals Engineer - Datacenters & AI

Emerson•Cranberry Township, PA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Emerson is seeking a Proposal Engineer for Power Projects to join their North America Power Projects Proposals organization in Cranberry Township, PA. This role will focus on leading US datacenters and AI proposal support, preparing power project offers for customers in the power industry, including new generation, retrofits, and renewable power. The position supports Emerson's Power and Water Solutions business, which provides industry-leading controls automation and innovative solutions for critical industries, leveraging the Ovation™ distributed control system (DCS).

Requirements

BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare DCS proposals for power industry projects, including new generation, retrofits, renewable power applications, and datacenter/AI‑focused solutions.
Define proposal strategies that align with customer requirements, organizational goals, and market insights.
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 using deep understanding of customer applications and industry competition.
Partner effectively with sales, engineering, project teams, and global offices as needed to deliver cohesive proposal packages.