Sr. Bid & Proposal Specialist - Power Conversion Solutions

Hitachi • Raleigh, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to help shape the future of sustainable energy? At Hitachi Energy, you will play a pivotal role in delivering winning proposals for advanced Power Conversion Solutions that support renewable energy, energy storage, and grid modernization projects across North America. As a Senior Bid & Proposal Specialist, you will collaborate with sales, engineering, supply chain, and product teams to develop competitive, customer-focused bids that drive business growth and accelerate the transition to cleaner energy. This is an opportunity to combine your technical expertise, commercial insight, and project coordination skills to influence strategic opportunities from concept through contract award. In this highly visible role, you will analyze customer requirements, develop innovative and cost-effective solutions, manage risk reviews, and ensure high-quality tender submissions. Every proposal you create contributes to projects that improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and expand access to reliable energy around the world. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to make a meaningful impact on the global energy transition, we invite you to join our diverse and talented team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in tendering, estimating, bid management, or proposal development for systems and project-based businesses.
• Knowledge of renewable energy, energy storage, power conversion, or related electrical power systems.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages such as Spanish or Portuguese are an asset.
• Authorization to work in the United States or Canada is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of competitive bids, estimates, and quotations for Power Conversion Solutions projects.
• Develop customer-focused solutions that balance technical excellence, value, and profitability.
• Coordinate bid activities across engineering, supply chain, sales, product management, and finance teams.
• Manage technical, commercial, financial, and risk review processes in accordance with company standards.
• Support customer and internal technical discussions during proposal development and evaluation stages.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and project risks throughout the tendering process.
• Analyze tender outcomes and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase win rates.
• Foster positive customer relationships while promoting a culture of safety, integrity, and collaboration.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior