Technical Bid Engineer

Professional | Full-Time

Vestas France SAS > Product Line ONS > Technical Sales & Project Solutions South EU

The MED Technical Sales and Project Solutions (TS&PS) Department is a key function within Vestas Technology & Operations (VTO), sponsible for understanding market-specific technical and operational requirements across the Mediterranean region. The department enables customer value by delivering timely, value-engineered solutions throughout the entire project lifecycle, from early sales engagement and project development to construction, commissioning, and operational support. You will work with our commercial Sales group, our customers as well as central engineering functions, to deliver the best possible technical solutions for our customers, targeting exponential growth in the onshore and offshore wind segment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the French Sales Team, own accountability for the technical solution, and collaborate with other functions to define the most effective option during the sales and construction phases
• Effectively supervise the technical value engineering of customer projects and direct technical negotiations as an active member of the French team- Ensure timely responses to customer enquiries, prepare clarifications and deviations to tenders, as well as technical annexes and contract schedules during contract negotiations
• You will need to network to build relationships with the key technical people in your customers' organization, promoting their requirements inside Vestas and ensuring they prefer to use Vestas
• Understanding of the market, customer business cases and sales perspective in general; track of the local rules and legislation and participate in working groups where required to define the right set of market requirements

Qualifications

• Engineering background (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or related) combined with commercial insight/interest and/or energy industry project management experience.
• 3+ years’ work experience in technical role in Wind Industry or Energy sector, heavy machinery, power plant equipment or similar. - More important than formal education is the willingness and motivation to learn. This is a role that requires technical, commercial, and policy knowledge
• Fluency in business English and French is a must, both spoken and written (when applying please kindly send your resume in English)

Competencies

For the Technical Bid Specialist position, a broad mix of technical skills, commercial understanding, and coordination is necessary. The ideal candidate would possess the following competencies and personality:

• Creative solution identification with a high degree of motivation to satisfy customer needs- Solid technical acumen on Wind Turbines
• Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express clearly in technical and non-technical terms
• Effective partner who communicates clearly and builds productive relationships across groups
• Well organized and collaborative, with the ability to perform effectively in busy, demanding settings
• The ability to be flexible, organized and collaborative with proven experience working in dynamic and high-pressure tendering environments
• Results-oriented, with the ability to be innovative and creative in building a technical value proposition and seeking out value optimization opportunities. 
• Customer focus, with a holistic understanding of how technical solutions impact a business case commercially and contractually.

What We Offer

Join us for a role with meaningful opportunities to develop professionally and personally in an inspiring global work environment at a well-known wind turbine company.

We value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of a highly professional team working in a rapidly developing environment.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.  Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.  With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.  Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.  To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.