ABB Ltd

Senior Technical Business Developer - Sub-transmission Products

ABB Ltd$119K — $190K *
Cary, NC 27513In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
  • 10+ years of experience in high voltage equipment, particularly circuit breakers.
  • Deep understanding of U.S. sub-transmission applications and utility processes.
  • Proven background in technical sales, product management, or business development.
  • Strong communication skills for effective stakeholder management.
  • Familiarity with vacuum interrupter technology and SF6-free regulation.
  • Knowledge of IEEE/ANSI standards for high-voltage products.

Responsibilities

  • Drive market strategy and growth for sub-transmission by identifying utility, EPC, and OEM opportunities.
  • Lead technical discussions and solution design in the pre-sales process.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and represent the company in relevant bodies.
  • Foster strategic partnerships while contributing customer insights to product evolution.
  • Guide the integration of digital technology and sustainable practices in product offerings.

Benefits

  • Choice between two medical plan options: PPO or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA.
  • Two dental plan options available: Core and Core Plus.
  • Company-paid life insurance (2X base pay) and AD&D coverage.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage provided by the company.
  • Parental leave of up to 6 weeks.
  • 401k Savings Plan with company contributions.
  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
  • 11 paid holidays and flexible vacation policy based on years of service.
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Product Marketing Director

Position Summary:

We are seeking a technically proficient and driven Senior Technical Business Developer to lead customer engagement for our sub-transmission portfolio, focusing on 72.5-145 kV Dead Tank Circuit Breakers. This hybrid role bridges product management and sales, ensuring our f-gas-free, digital-ready DTB solutions meet evolving utility needs and position us as a market leader. This position reports directly to the Product Marketing Director and functionally to the Global Portfolio Management of Grid Components.

This is a remote position. Candidates can be located anywhere in the US, with preference for Cary, NC or Houston, TX.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Market strategy & growth - Drive U.S. sub-transmission market expansion by developing new utility/EPC/OEM opportunities, shaping go-to-market plans, and securing product homologation.
  • Technical leadership - Act as the primary technical interface, leading configuration discussions, advanced feature evaluations, and pre-sales solution design.
  • Standards & industry influence - Ensure IEEE/ANSI compliance, represent the company in industry bodies, and help shape evolving technical specifications.
  • Partnerships & product innovation - Build strategic ecosystem relationships while channeling customer insights to guide product evolution, digital integration, and sustainable SF6-free technology adoption.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or other Engineering field required.
  • 10+ years of experience in high voltage equipment, preferably with circuit breakers or other key substation components.
  • Deep understanding of sub-transmission applications and utility processes in the US.
  • Proven experience in technical sales, product management, or business development.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with vacuum interrupter technology and SF6-free solutions/regulation.
  • Familiarity with IEEE/ANSI standards for high-voltage products.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% - domestic and international - may be required.


ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to myBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

Health, Life & Disability
  • Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
  • Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
  • Vision benefit
  • Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
  • Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
  • Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
  • Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
  • Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
  • Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
  • Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
  • Employee discount program

Retirement
  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $119,000 and $190,400 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

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About ABB Ltd

ABB Ltd is a Swiss multinational corporation that specializes in electrical equipment. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB operates in a variety of industries, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as automation and robotics. The company's products and services are used in a range of applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. ABB has a global presence, with operations in more than 100 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact.
Learn more about ABB Ltd
Size
104,400 employees
Market Cap
$59.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.1 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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