Senior Proposal Engineer

ANDRITZ AG•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in. Summary of Role The Senior Proposal System Engineer, Turbine is responsible to prepare technical and commercial proposals generally in response to a client’s Request for Proposals. The Proposal System Engineer is a key role within this team and has the overall responsibility to ensure that our turbine technical proposal is complete. This is accomplished by working closely with other specialists on the Proposal team for some items. This role is responsible for overall technical integration of the offer. As well, the Proposal Engineer will lead the technical negotiations with the client in support of the proposal and shall ensure the final “as sold” documentation clearly represents what was agreed to with the client and is properly handed over to the project execution team charged with executing the project. The ideal candidate is an individual that understands the turbine product and can influence/lead the proposal team members in generating the best overall solution for the client.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
Experience in the fields of hydroelectricity, energy producing equipment, or related design and manufacturing activities
Experience in technical coordination of engineering activities and subcontracting
Good verbal and written communication
Occasional travel may be required

Responsibilities

Prepare technical and commercial proposals in response to client's Request for Proposals.
Ensure the turbine technical proposal is complete, including overall technical integration of the offer.
Lead technical negotiations with the client in support of the proposal.
Ensure final "as sold" documentation clearly represents client agreements and is properly handed over to the project execution team.
Work closely with the Proposal Manager, Cost Estimator, and Installation Coordinator to ensure all technical aspects of the proposal have been optimized.
Have overall responsibility for the technical proposal inclusive of related supply, logistics, engineering and QA costs, and preparing supporting technical documentation.
Establish the supply plan with the support of the Cost Estimator.
Perform preliminary design of turbine components for the proposal.
Prepare RFQ packages for various generator or turbine components and site services.
Negotiate/clarify with key vendors/subcontractors together with the Cost Estimator.
Provide key inputs to the development of the winning strategy for the technical offer, validate the strategy, and ensure it is followed by the proposal team.
Lead and challenge assigned engineering resources performing the turbine design for the proposal.
Track scheduling and progress of other proposal team members, ensuring the complete technical package is finished on time, including the logistic department and field engineering team.
Ensure technical risk analysis has been completed and required actions/exceptions have been included within the proposal.