ABB Ltd

Strategic Segment Proposal Engineer

ABB Ltd$100K — $160K *
Cary, NC 27513In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred.
  • 10+ years in electrical distribution or related industry, with 5+ years in Sales and project quotations.
  • Deep technical knowledge of ABB's product portfolio and configuration tools.
  • Experience with EPC, industrial, or data center projects involving multiple work packages.
  • Track record of working with cross-functional teams and senior management.
  • Proficiency in electronic tools for remote communication and organization (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Salesforce).
  • Willingness to travel 2-3 times per year.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Strategic Account Sales Managers and customers to identify Critical to Quality factors.
  • Organize and lead pricing and deal strategy discussions with stakeholders.
  • Develop innovative solutions tailored to market needs using ABB's product portfolio.
  • Suggest cost-reduction options that enhance customer value and profitability.
  • Evaluate project risk triggers to ensure alignment with ABB risk standards.
  • Initiate risk reviews and serve as the primary contact for the risk manager.

Benefits

  • Choice of medical plan options with a Health Savings Account.
  • Dental and vision benefits with multiple plan choices.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance options.
  • Fully funded short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Parental leave up to 6 weeks and Employee Assistance Program.
  • 401k Savings Plan with company contributions and Employee Stock Acquisition Plan.
  • Generous holiday policy and flexible vacation under permissive time away policy.
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Sales Support Manager

As a Strategic Segment Proposal Engineer, you will be responsible for developing Technical & Commercial Proposals for ABB Electrification's focused industry segments (data centers and critical manufacturing facilities). You will work with Strategic Account Sales Managers (SAMs) to drive Inquiry to Order (ITO) functions, emphasizing high-probability, high-profitability, and highly executable projects for ABB. This requires an in-depth technical understanding of the various products and functions within ABB Electrification U.S. businesses.

This is a remote position. Candidates can be located anywhere in the US.

This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Buildings division in The United States.

You will be mainly accountable for:
  • Collaborating with the Strategic Account Sales Managers (SAMs) and Strategic Customers to understand the Critical to Quality (CTQ) factors essential for growth.
  • Organizing and lead deal strategy and pricing discussions with internal stakeholders.
  • Contributing to the development of innovative solutions tailored to market segment needs by leveraging ABB Electrification's comprehensive product and solution portfolio. Proactively suggest alternatives and options that reduce costs, enhance customer value, and increase project profitability.
  • Evaluating and understanding project risk triggers (financial, commercial, & technical) to ensure the overall project risk profile aligns with ABB standards. Initiate risk reviews with leadership and serve as the primary contact for the risk manager when necessary.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience working in the electrical distribution or related industry; Minimum 5 years of Sales and project quotations experience.
  • Deep technical knowledge of ABB electrical distribution product portfolio, general industry design characteristics, and configuration tools (ABB empower).
  • Experience working with EPC, industrial, or data center end users on large scale projects with multiple work packages.
  • Experience working with global and local cross functional teams and interacting with senior management.
  • Ability to leverage a wide variety of electronic tools to stay organized and communicate effectively remotely (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Salesfore.com, Teams, etc.)
  • Ability to travel up to 2-3 times a year.
  • Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

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. 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 $100,500 and $160,800 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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