Proposals - Quotation Specialist

Eaton’s ESSG CA Canada division is currently seeking a Proposals - Quotation Specialist for our Delta, BC location.

**What you’ll do**:
This **Proposals - Quotation Specialist** will primarily support proposal needs for medium-sized, large, and/or complex projects pertaining to the Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Division (EESS) business. This includes growing market trends associated with key growth drivers such as Aftermarket, Energy Transition, and Project Operations turnkey projects. You'll be charged with supporting the sales force, senior project managers, and regional managers during the front-end sales process to ensure a seamless transition from the quote into execution.

**In this function, you will**:

- Support Sales and EESS primarily for the Quebec Region but also support requests from other locations across Canada as required and based on specific experience and skillsets.
- Prepare detailed technical and commercial proposals for all opportunities assigned.
- Support proposals related to Large Projects within the following segments:

- Utility (distribution/transmission, generation/hydro/gas/coal),
- Switchgear modernization,
- Data Centers (Substation and Switchgear),
- Industrial (Switchgear upgrades and Control systems), and Government Projects.
- Developing proposals in support of growth initiatives including
- Aftermarket
- Power Systems Automation and Controls
- Microgrid and energy transition projects
- Develop project cost estimates comprising engineering, equipment, and construction and commissioning costs.
- Develop subcontractor scope as required for construction estimates.
- Develop value-add solutions beyond the standard specifications to provide greater customer value differentiating Eaton Solutions from that of our competition.
- Review and analysis of detailed project specifications.
- Review equipment specifications and pricing.
- Coordinate terms and conditions reviews by the Contracts Department using established Eaton processes.
- Participate in customer presentations via joint customer visits with various sales channels and presentations provided to end-users, or other sales channels to help educate and promote our turnkey project capabilities.
- Participate in detailed project hand-off and support ongoing Projects by helping to capture "Extras" on projects which were beyond the original specifications.
- Support monthly reporting of proposal activities to Project Operations.
- Travel as required for site visits, customer meetings, and sales training meetings (Typically one to three days maximum per trip).
- Be actively involved in personal and professional growth and development.
- Complete position safety and product training as required.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of standardized proposal templates and pricing or other tools to improve Proposal Solutions Group proposal efficiency.

**Qualifications**:
**Basic (required) Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree or College Diploma, in a technical field.
- Minimum five (5) years of electrical industry-related experience.
- Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
- Legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- One (1) plus years of experience in sales or proposal development.
- Estimating experience in substation, switchgear, and electrical system installations.
- Experience with emerging technology and systems associated with microgrid/energy storage or renewable energy solutions.
- Experience with proposal development for all of Eaton's end markets (Utility, Industrial, Commercial, and Government).
- Experience in writing and reviewing subcontractor work scopes and agreements.
- Experience evaluating vendor quotes for specification compliance.
- Experience with risk evaluation and management.

**Skills**:
**Position Criteria**:

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management skills in managing workload and work schedules.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good at Planning and organizing
- Solid technical writing and presentation skills

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

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