Sr. Proposals Engineer - EPC

Emerson

Pittsburgh, PA

LOCATION

Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

If you are an Engineer with experience in control systems and/or process operations, Emerson has a great opportunity for you! We are looking to add a Senior Proposal Engineer for our Power Projects team in our Cranberry Township, PA office. You will be an essential part of the North America Power Projects Proposals organization as a proposal engineer leading “Engineer/Procure/Construct” (EPC) proposal support. This role will be supporting our Power and Water Solutions business.

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:

Optimize the EPC proposal process to improve consistency, accuracy, and turnaround time.
Participate in site walkdowns with potential vendors to gather information needed for competitive bids aligned with customer requirements.
Create and review Scope of Work (SOW) documents based on site walkdowns, industry knowledge, and process expertise.
Evaluate vendor bids to ensure accuracy and support best‑cost approaches while minimizing technical risk.
Partner with project teams to develop efficient outage plans, schedules, and labor strategies.
Manage and strengthen relationships with existing subcontractors while fostering connections with new vendors to enhance flexibility and options.
Foster relationships with future potential vendors to increase vendor flexibility and options.
Collaborate with Procurement teams on vendor qualification processes.
Assess regional labor requirements, prevailing wages, and project needs to support installation cost estimates.
Identify opportunities for termination reuse and other cost‑effective project strategies.
Ensure project scope, deliverables, and estimates reflect Emerson’s high standards for quality and integrity.

Who You Are:

You create teamwork allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You design feedback loops into work to deliver continuous improvement. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles, setbacks, and ambiguity. You establish and maintain effective relationships

For This Role, You Will Need:

BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
10 years of relevant experience, such as marketing or engineering with emphasis in control systems and/or process operation
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Legal authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

Knowledge of control systems such as PLC, DCS, or SCADA.
Familiarity with the Emerson Ovation™ platform, including space, power, and grounding considerations.
Experience developing cost estimates and writing technical proposals.
Understanding of project labor requirements, subcontractor coordination, or field installation practices.

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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