Digital Control Systems Tender Engineer - (Engineer II, Digital Systems Technical Tendering)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. Schneider Electric scores B on the Alion truth index.
Join our Technical Tendering team as a Digital Control Systems Tender Engineer and play a key role in developing winning technical solutions for complex industrial automation projects. In this role, you will be responsible for defining and reviewing control system architectures, DCS and PLC solutions, and engineering deliverables during the tendering phase. You will bridge technical excellence and commercial strategy to deliver competitive, compliant, and high-quality proposals for customers across North America.
What will you do?
- Develop technical solutions for customer opportunities involving Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLCs, SCADA, and industrial automation platforms.
- Lead the technical review and definition of control system architectures, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
- Support tendering activities by preparing technical proposals, estimating engineering effort, selecting hardware and software solutions, and defining project execution strategies.
- Collaborate with sales, proposal, and engineering teams to develop competitive and technically sound bids.
- Analyze customer requirements and translate them into robust automation and control system designs.
- Identify technical risks, assumptions, and deviations during the bid phase and propose mitigation plans.
- Provide technical expertise for projects in the US market, participating in discussions with customers and stakeholders in English.
What are the key skills we are looking for?
- Industrial Control Systems (Advanced) - Strong knowledge of DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, control logic, and industrial automation architectures.
- Control Engineering (Advanced) - Ability to analyze, review, and define control strategies, control narratives, I/O architecture, and system integration requirements.
- Technical Tendering (Intermediate/Advanced) - Experience developing technical proposals, cost estimates, and bid documentation.
- Requirements Analysis (Advanced) - Ability to interpret customer specifications and convert requirements into effective technical solutions.
- Technical Risk Assessment - Ability to identify design, execution, and integration risks during the proposal stage.
- Problem Solving - Strong analytical approach to resolving complex technical challenges.
- Stakeholder Collaboration - Ability to work effectively with sales, engineering, project management, and customer teams.
- Prioritization & Execution - Capability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
What qualifications will make you successful?
- Bachelor's degree in Control Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Proven experience working with DCS and PLC systems in industrial automation environments.
- Experience supporting tendering, proposals, or front-end engineering activities for automation and control projects.
- Strong understanding of industrial control system design, architecture development, and technical specifications.
- English proficiency at B2-C1 level (required) with the ability to participate in technical discussions, review documentation, and support projects for US customers.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to balance technical excellence and commercial competitiveness.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary and global teams.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with major DCS platforms such as EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS, Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV, Yokogawa Centum, or ABB 800xA.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and system integration.
- Experience estimating engineering hours, hardware, software, and project execution costs during the proposal phase.
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