Senior Proposals Engineer - Hydro

Description

If you are an Engineer who is passionate about renewable energy, sustainability, and being an instrumental part of the transition to clean energy, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! As a Senior Proposals Engineer - Hydro, you will lead the creation of highly competitive and strategic proposals for North America renewable energy control systems, with a primary focus in hydroelectric power. You will have accountability to architect solutions from both a technical and commercial perspective, encompassing written proposals and accompanying cost estimates. This role will be supporting our Power and Water Solutions business.

This position can be located in our Blue Bell, PA, Cranberry Township, PA, Amherst, WI, or Novi, MI office. 

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 comprehensive, accurate, and timely proposals for control system projects, including reviewing customer specifications and drawings.
• Develop best‑value solutions that meet customer needs, reduce risk, and support project success.
• Present project costs, risks, and differentiators clearly and confidently to key decision‑makers.
• Review purchase orders to ensure alignment with the proposed scope of work.
• Partner with a global network of engineers and subject‑matter experts to ensure high‑quality proposal development.
• Apply foundational knowledge in engineering, automation, networking, and business to deliver thoughtful, innovative solutions.

Who You Are:

You accomplish objectives despite ambiguity and complexity. You establish and maintain effective relationships to create a collaborative working environment. You design feedback loops into workflows to deliver continuous improvement. 

For This Role, You Will Need:

• BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, a related STEM field
• Minimum 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 8 years with a Master’s degree, or 6 years with a PhD, or equivalent experience
• Experience with control systems (PLC/DCS/SCADA) 
• Experience with writing proposals and developing cost estimates
• Experience in the hydroelectric, solar, battery storage (BESS), and/or wind industries
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
   

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering is preferred
   

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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