Associate Technical Proposal Specialist

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Pinetops (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Pinetops, North Carolina, seeks a qualified Electrical Engineer to create and finalize bids, estimates, and quotations based on customer specifications. The role balances technical and cost considerations to achieve competitive pricing and healthy margins.

It is an onsite position reporting to the Grid Components Proposals Leader and supports North American operations. The candidate should have a B.S.

Qualifications

• You are experienced in and excited about working with project management tools, estimation software, and ERP systems within the electrical equipment manufacturing and industrial automation market.
• You are eager to learn about all aspects of the proposal and manufacturing processes
• You hold a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and have demonstrated proficiency in electrical systems design, power distribution analysis, and industrial automation fundamentals

Responsibilities

• Formulating competitive bids, estimates, and quotations by considering the best available product mix and appropriate technical and commercial aspects for each situation.
• Creating well-documented tenders in a timely manner and with an appropriate level of detail, including full and accurate costs.
• Managing the preparation of technical, financial, and, if required, project management aspects of the bid, estimate, and quotation, indicating prices and trading conditions.
• Ensuring that inputs for editing activities related to bid, estimate, and quotation preparation are provided in a timely manner and in accordance with the established quality procedures

Skills

Project management tools

Estimation software

ERP systems

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Estimation software

Job description

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to: ELDS NAM Grid Components Proposals Leader

Your role and responsibilities

Calling recent Electrical Engineering grads! In this role, you will have the opportunity to create and complete bids, estimations, and quotations based on customer specifications, requirements, or budget to achieve market competitiveness and high margins for the company. Each day, you will maintain and improve the balance between all ABB units and customers in your area of responsibility. You will also showcase your expertise by collecting and collating the information required to prepare proposals, including both technical and cost elements.

The work model for the role is: Onsite, Pinetops, NC #LI-Onsite

This role is contributing to the North American Grid Components in North America.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Formulating competitive bids, estimates, and quotations by considering the best available product mix and appropriate technical and commercial aspects for each situation.
• Creating well-documented tenders in a timely manner and with an appropriate level of detail, including full and accurate costs.
• Managing the preparation of technical, financial, and, if required, project management aspects of the bid, estimate, and quotation, indicating prices and trading conditions.
• Ensuring that inputs for editing activities related to bid, estimate, and quotation preparation are provided in a timely manner and in accordance with the established quality procedures.

Qualifications for the role

• You are experienced in and excited about working with iproject management tools, estimation software, and ERP systems within the electrical equipment manufacturing and industrial automation market.
• You are eager to learn about all aspects of the proposal and manufacturing processes
• You hold a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and have demonstrated proficiency in electrical systems design, power distribution analysis, and industrial automation fundamentals

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.

Why ABB?

What's in it for you

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and

Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail] . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

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