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 Proposal Engineer, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the technical and commercial aspects of Lifecycle proposals (Evergreens). The Evergreen program keeps Ovation systems up-to-date by replacing hardware and software components with current technology. This position will have accountability for the technical and commercial offering including system configuration, costing, internal reviews, contractual terms citation, and writing and assembling the technical and commercial portion of the proposal. This position is located in our Cranberry Township, PA 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.
- Develop project cost solutions that meet customer needs, minimize technical risk, and position Emerson for long-term success.
- Interpret customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and clarify technical and commercial requirements for stakeholders across the business.
- Collaborate closely with Regional Engineering, Technical Advisors, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and other Emerson teams to incorporate all necessary information into high-quality proposal documentation.
- Prepare and assemble complete technical and commercial proposal packages that align with customer expectations, internal standards, and contractual requirements.
- Provide timely, professional support to Sales and customers regarding proposal content, scope, and pricing inquiries.
- Ensure proposal information is generated, stored, shared, and archived in a structured, secure, and compliant manner.
- Apply and continuously improve best practices, tools, templates, and processes to drive efficiency, consistency, and quality in proposal efforts.
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.
- BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field
- Minimum 2 years' relevant experience
- Ability to understand technical concepts and translate them into clear, customer-focused messages and documentation.
- Demonstrate strong learning agility, specifically in new technologies.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and balance multiple activities, manage deadlines, and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to travel up to 5%
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
- Familiarity with structured proposal processes
- Knowledge of Ovation™ systems, power or process automation, or lifecycle services.
- DCS and/or PLC
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.
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Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
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Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
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Skills Required
- BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field
- Minimum 2 years' relevant experience
- Ability to understand technical concepts and translate them into clear, customer-focused messages and documentation
- Demonstrate strong learning agility, specifically in new technologies
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and balance multiple activities
- Ability to travel up to 5%
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
What We Do
At Emerson, we’re passionate about what we do. By fusing decades of technology and engineering expertise, Emerson continues to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges with innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. We recruit the greatest talent and apply the best technologies to benefit our customers worldwide. Automation Solutions is a leader in helping process and discrete manufacturers automate and optimize production processes through our best-in-class technologies and industry expertise. Commercial & Residential Solutions develops technologies and services that improve human comfort, safeguard food, protect the environment, enable sustainable food waste disposal, and support efficient construction and maintenance of buildings and municipal infrastructure. Emerson has a wide range of industry knowledge, manufacturing expertise, and technological innovation around the world. Join our next generation of leaders today.
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