Proposal Specialist

Location:

Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America Job ID:

R0127860

Date Posted:

2026-04-23

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No Job Description:

The Opportunity In this role, you will support the High Voltage Service business by managing the quotation and tendering process for High Voltage breaker field services. Your work focuses on translating customer technical and commercial requirements into accurate, compliant, and well-structured service quotations. You will review requests for quotation, study scope and conditions, and coordinate inputs across engineering services, factories, and internal stakeholders to develop proposals that are executable and clearly defined. The role includes working directly with customers during the quotation phase to clarify scope, timelines, and commercial terms, while helping ensure a smooth transition from awarded quote to order execution. Through careful attention to detail, pricing structure, and service scope definition, your work contributes to the reliability, safety, and long-term performance of critical power grid infrastructure. How You'll Make an Impact Create, update, and manage service-related sales opportunities within CRM platforms. Review RFQs and tender documentation to identify gaps, risks, and required clarifications. Define proposal schedules and key milestones, including coordination of deadline extensions when required. Collaborate with engineering services and internal partners to develop compliant service proposals. Study customer technical and commercial requirements and coordinate inputs from factories and suppliers. Support customer clarification discussions to confirm scope, technical requirements, and commercial conditions. Develop pricing approaches and prepare complete quotation packages aligned with internal guidelines. Respond to customer feedback and revise offers based on technical or commercial input. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Your Background Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States. College or university degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline. Minimum of 5 years of experience in tendering and proposal preparation for electrical components or systems. Sound technical knowledge of power systems and high voltage equipment. Experience working with CRM platforms and business intelligence tools. Clear written and verbal communication skills in English. More About Us Working at Hitachi Energy in the High Voltage Service business provides exposure to real‑world service challenges and the opportunity to grow technical and commercial expertise while collaborating with experienced professionals across the power industry. Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry Access to learning platforms and career development programs Competitive health and retirement benefits Paid leave and flexible work arrangements Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Hitachi brings together the world's greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. That's why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world's biggest challenges. Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.