Job Title: Senior Tendering Engineer – Protection and Automation

Location: Cairo, Egypt.

Introduction:

At Siemens Smart Infrastructure, we bridge the physical and digital worlds through intelligent energy and automation solutions. As we expand our digital portfolio and focus on sustainable and resilient energy infrastructure, we are looking for a Senior Tender Engineer – Protection and Automation to join our team in Egypt. This role is critical in designing competitive technical and commercial offers that meet customer requirements for Protection, Substation Automation, and SCADA systems.

Today, we are looking to recruit a Senior Tender Engineer to join our Cairo based team. Here you will lead the tendering process for Protection and Automation projects – supporting pre-sales, technical solutioning, cost estimation, and proposal preparation. You will work across functions, collaborate with sales and engineering teams, and engage with regional/global experts to deliver winning offers.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze customer requirements and RFQs for protection and substation automation systems. Develop technically compliant and commercially competitive offers for protection relays (e.g., SIPROTEC), SCADA systems, RTUs, and communication architectures. Liaise with engineering, procurement, and finance to define scope, costs, and execution strategy. Prepare bid documentation including technical proposals, cost breakdowns, and compliance matrices. Present and defend proposals in technical/commercial clarifications and negotiations. Ensure alignment with Siemens standards, digital portfolio strategy, and sustainability goals. Continuously monitor market trends, competitor offerings, and pricing strategies to enhance competitiveness. Support project handover to execution teams after contract award.

Qualifications & Skills – Digital and Solid

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a specialization in Power Systems or Protection. 7+ years of experience in Tendering, Design, or Execution of protection and substation automation solutions. Solid knowledge of Siemens Protection Relays (SIPROTEC 4/5), SICAM PAS/AK3/ACOS, or equivalent systems. Familiar with IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, and digital substation concepts. Strong command of cost estimation, value engineering, and tender strategy. Experienced in bid tools (e.g., SAP, COMOS, Salesforce, e-bidding platforms). Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration, attention to detail, and clear technical writing. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to balance customer needs with business goals. Excellent communication in both Arabic and English.

What do we offer:

Be part of digital transformation projects in Egypt’s critical infrastructure. Exposure to global experts and cutting-edge Siemens technologies. Career growth opportunities in a regional and international context. Inclusive leadership, empowering culture, and hybrid working options. Competitive compensation aligned with expertise and industry benchmarks.

What else do you need to know?

As a world leader in developing and producing the most advanced engineering technologies, we improve lives and further human achievements worldwide, while also protecting the climate - all thanks to our employees. Working with us, you have the foundation to develop personally and professionally. We give you the chance to do something significant that benefits society and human progress. We give you the chance to create a difference.

Diversity at Siemens is our source of creativity and innovation. Having different types of talent and experiences makes us more ambitious and better prepared to respond successfully to the demands of the Society. Therefore, we value the candidates that reflect the Diversity that we enjoy in our Company. Please find more information at www.siemens.com

At Siemens we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow ‘s reality. Find out more about the Digital world of Siemens here: www.siemens.com/careers/digitalminds

We are looking forward to receiving your online application.

Please note: Only complete applications can be considered in the selection process.