Tender Engineer - Gulf Graduate Program

Are you a fresh graduate looking to boost your career in a dynamic and innovative multinational?

Who we are and what we do.

In Schneider Electric, we are the leading digital partner in sustainability and efficiency for businesses, communities, and individuals. Our goal is for everyone to be able to make the most of our energy and resources through the integration of processes, software, Big Data, and cutting-edge energy technologies that enable integrated management of buildings, industries, and cities.

What You Can Expect.

We have created an innovative program including many learning, training, and disruptive experiences, with tailored content regarding sustainability and digital transformation, and focusing on launching your professional career with us.

From day 1 an Agile, Transformative, and Inspiring program awaits you, where you'll combine your hands-on work experience (being actively integrated into the day-to-day activities of your teams) with training and mentoring, and the development of a project sponsored by a member of our management committee.

We are looking for people like you, who are willing to embrace this challenge and develop the potential you have within.

This position will be supporting Gulf tendering and engineering team but, you're based in Egypt. During the sales stage, the department focuses on influencing the customer about the solution by working on a concept and developing detailed engineering to be quoted in the various factories spread across the regions. During the execution stage, the team develops the engineering package and construction drawings, supporting factories during integration both remotely and on-site.

The Tender Engineer position supports the selling team in securing new business opportunities for Schneider Electric. By developing competitive proposals, the Tender Engineer helps the company win contracts and expand its market presence. This role is essential for influencing customer decisions during the sales stage and ensuring successful project execution during the integration phase

The Tender Engineer works closely with the sales team and service opportunities on customer projects for Gulf. As part of the tendering team, they contribute to the preparation of suitable offers that reflect the customer's needs:

• Support to prepare bids for simple to high technical complexity: design, quoting and project set-up.

• Analyses simple RFQs (Request for Quotation).

• Prepare costing as per standard processes and tools.

• Performs simple risk analysis.

• Prepare and submit bid documentation.

• Support the technical team to design a Modular Data Center solution:

• Analyze customer requirements to define the solution (electrical, cooling, fire and monitoring system)

• Configure and the equipment from Schneider Electric portfolio

• Define solution Bill of Materials

• Prepare electrical diagrams and 2D/3D designs

• Support the execution team during the integration in our factories and site deployment to close the loop with tendering understanding the lessons learnt of the project.

• Perform reliable and efficient communication to main stakeholders: Factory team, Tender Manager, Solution Architect, SME, Sales, Supply Chain, Procurement.

• Support in planning the project in conjunction with the supply chain (MS Project).

• Propose innovative ideas to increase efficiency.

• Technical and commercial skills: you will enhance your ability to analyze RFQs, interpret requirements, and create specifications based on Schneider Electric's offerings. You will also learn to build technical-commercial proposals using standard tools and processes.

• Tender Management: You will gain experience in preparing accurate cost estimates, schedules, and bid documents. You will also learn to perform risk analysis and support the planning of projects in conjunction with the supply chain.

• Communication and negotiation: You will develop communication skills to effectively interact with main stakeholders, including the factory team, Tender Manager, Solution Architect, SME, Sales, Supply Chain, and Procurement. You will also learn to negotiate with customers to optimize project outcomes.

• Technical design: You will support the technical team in designing Modular Data Center solutions, including analyzing customer requirements, configuring equipment from Schneider Electric's portfolio, defining solution Bill of Materials, and preparing electrical diagrams and 2D/3D designs.

• Market Knowledge: You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, competitors, and industry developments, which will help you stay competitive and innovative in your role

• Innovation and Efficiency: You will be encouraged to propose innovative ideas to increase efficiency in the tendering process and project execution.

• Fresh graduate in Engineering degree

• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

• Familiarity with Autocad and any 3D design software.

• Open-minded and adaptable.

• Good communication skills.

• Proactive behavior.