Proposals Engineer - Datacenters & AI

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2 Locations
Hybrid
Senior level
Internet of Things • Energy
The Role
The Proposal Engineer prepares power project proposals for datacenters and AI, collaborates across teams, defines proposal strategies, and engages with customers for technical feasibility and solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 Proposal Engineer for Power Projects to our Cranberry Township, PA office. You will be an essential part of the North America Power Projects Proposals organization as a proposal engineer leading US datacenters and AI proposal support. You will lead the preparation of power project offers for our customers in the power industry, including new generation, retrofits, and renewable power.  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:
  • Prepare DCS proposals for power industry projects, including new generation, retrofits, renewable power applications, and datacenter/AI‑focused solutions.

  • Define proposal strategies that align with customer requirements, organizational goals, and market insights. 

  • Collaborate across teams to validate technical feasibility, engineering requirements, and cost‑effective solutions. 

  • Engage directly with customers to communicate Emerson’s capabilities and understand application needs. 

  • Develop optimal project cost structures that mitigate technical risk and strengthen competitive positioning. 

  • Support presentations, interviews, and negotiations using deep understanding of customer applications and industry competition. 

  • Partner effectively with sales, engineering, project teams, and global offices as needed to deliver cohesive proposal packages.
     

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.

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

  • Ability to travel up to 15% 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:
  • Experience with control systems such as PLC, DCS, or SCADA. 
  • Knowledge of or experience with the Ovation™ DCS platform. 
  • Background in proposal development, cost estimating, or project engineering. 
  • Experience working with datacenter applications or customers.
     
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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WHY EMERSON

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.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

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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Year Founded: 1890

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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