Proposal Engineer I

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 I – Power and Water Solutions to our office in Costa Rica, you will own the creation of highly competitive, strategic, and develop project-specific proposals for the Latin America PWS Proposals organization.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Ensure that all aspects of proposal preparation and approvals are executed accurately, completely, on time, ethically, and in accordance with PWS quality procedures. 
• Receives and prepares control system proposals Tier 3+ scope with low-medium complexity, in response to customer requests in the Latin America Market with supervision.
• Review customer inquiries and interpret customer specifications and drawings for technical proposals.
• Apply process and product knowledge when preparing technical proposals.
• Develop best cost solutions to meet customer needs and ensure competitive positioning with supervised support
• Develop bills of materials, technical compliance, cabinets design, project schedules, layout drawings, and all other required proposal documentation.
• Prepare pre-qualification submittals and supporting marketing collateral to position Emerson favorably to win future business. 
• Interface with other departments with Internal Proposal Teams, Sales Leads, Emerson Impact Partners (Operations, Sales, Sourcing, Legal, Logistics and 3rd party solutions), in India, Denmark, North America, and internally Latin America region.
• Prepare and submit handover package to operations team.
• Support internal and customer kick-off meetings.
• Mandatory follows proposal process and documentation procedures.
• Drives proposal process and documentation procedures as: Ensure the correct and updated information in the official tools for proposal development (EET, CRM, Clarity and HCM).
• Ability to make independent decisions within a general framework.

Who You Are:

You know how businesses work and how organizations make money. You rely on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment when making decisions. You can take a creative idea and put it into practice.

 For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 1- 2years with expertise in Software and Control systems proposal or engineering related to process automation.
• English B2+
• Knowledge in controls and PLC/DCS/SCADA systems, applications and interfaces.
   

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Strong Knowledge in Power and Water Solutions
• Strong interpersonal and political skills, including interest in forming relationships, understanding team dynamics, taking initiative, and solving problems.

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 competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, vacation and holiday leave.