Bid Manager

Job Description

As a Bid Manager, you will lead the development of technical and commercial proposals for new equipment, serving as the key interface between Sales and Operations. Your day involves interpreting client requirements, defining technical solutions, coordinating with Engineering and Supply Chain, and preparing high‑quality proposals that position Siemens Energy competitively. You will help shape winning strategies that support the growth of our reciprocating compressor business across emerging and traditional markets.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Review and interpret client RFQs and specifications for reciprocating compressor applications across hydrogen, decarbonization, and traditional oil & gas markets.
• Develop equipment selections using Siemens Energy tools and industry‑standard software to define optimized technical solutions.
• Contribute to bid strategy discussions by highlighting technical advantages and value propositions of Siemens Energy offerings.
• Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain to consolidate project details, cost estimates, and schedule inputs.
• Ensure proposals meet Siemens Energy standards for accuracy, completeness, quality, and timeliness.
• Coordinate and participate in client clarification meetings, internal kickoffs, and technical presentations.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Petrochemical, or Chemical Engineering-or equivalent experience-with 4+ years in a relevant engineering or applications role.
• Background in reciprocating or rotating equipment (e.g., reciprocating compressors, centrifugal compressors, steam turbines) through roles such as Application, Process, Design, Project, Maintenance, or Field Engineer.
• Strong problem‑solving, critical‑thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, collaborative environment with strong customer focus.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% globally for presentations, clarifications, training, and kickoff meetings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering software; knowledge of pricing, costing, bidding, or coding is a plus.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer‑sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Our Transformation of Industry division is decarbonizing the industrial sector. Increasing electrification and efficiency are key and demand for green H2 and derivative fuels will rise. We enable decarbonization of the industrial sector and the transition to sustainable processes, building on a strong industrial customer base, a global network, diverse technologies, and integrated execution capabilities. Candidates want to learn about the divisions they will be joining-the structure, how it works together, and the role it plays in driving Siemens Energy's mission forward.

Rewards

Career growth and development opportunities

• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

This job may be based in Painted Post, New York. Siemens Energy offers a variety of health and wellness benefits including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://benefitsatenergy.com/thinking-of-joining.html. The base salary range for this position in Painted Post, New York is $102,000 - $145,800 and the annual incentive target is 10% of base salary.

Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, certifications, and other business needs. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.