Tendering Engineer | Electrical Distribution Systems

Hays

  • Global energy equipment supplier
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Lucrative day rates on offer

Tendering Engineer to join one of the biggest names in the energy transition

Your new company

We are currently partnering with a global leader in energy management and automation to recruit a Tendering Engineer to join their expanding Global Services team. This is an initial 6-month contract, with strong potential for extension, and is based in Melbourne with flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Reporting to a global leadership team, this role will see you take ownership of end-to-end tendering and quotation preparation across a diverse portfolio of exciting projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to mission-critical projects within the electrical distribution space, supporting a rapidly growing customer base, while playing a key role in the ongoing energy transition.

Your new role

You will be responsible for:

  • Review customer RFQs, specifications and tender documentation for field service activities
  • Identify cost-effective, technically compliant solutions to meet client requirements
  • Collaborate with both local and international stakeholders on bid development
  • Engage with customers to leverage technical expertise and shape optimal solutions
  • Prepare tender submissions including technical compliance, risk assessments and approvals
  • Develop detailed costings and ensure margin targets are achieved
  • Produce quotations within agreed timeframes, defining clear technical solutions and mitigating risks
  • Support ongoing business growth initiatives aligned with company strategy
  • Manage handover of successful tenders to project execution teams
  • Participate in occasional domestic travel as required

What you'll need to succeed

  • Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering (Degree or Diploma)
  • Demonstrated experience in tendering, bid preparation and quotation development
  • Strong ability to interpret technical specifications, contract terms and commercial requirements
  • Experience across LV and MV electrical distribution systems, ideally including installation and testing
  • Exposure to protection relays, switchgears, transformers, protection relays etc.
  • Familiarity with major OEM products and service offerings within the electrical space is advantageous.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills with a collaborative approach

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation at the forefront of the energy transition
  • Flexible hybrid working environment
  • Exposure to complex, high-value projects across a growing market segment
  • Potential for contract extension based on performance and project pipeline

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward your CV to ***email_hidden***