Electrical Proposals Engineer – Hybrid Role

ABB Inc.

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

ABB Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a seasoned proposals professional to support the Automation Energy Industries team.

You will act as a key technical resource, crafting detailed techno-commercial proposals for complex electrical projects and determining costs for MV/LV switchgear, e-house modular substations, and related systems. You will prepare technical descriptions, perform cost estimation, and develop winning pricing strategies while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 8+ years of experience with bids and proposals on system integration offerings.
  • Minimum 4+ years of technical and product knowledge in electrical infrastructure.
  • Experience with MV/LV switchgear, power distribution systems, and e-house/modular substation design.
  • Experience with contract/risk management and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive techno-commercial proposals for complex electrical infrastructure projects.
  • Prepare technical and commercial proposals for electrical integration projects.
  • Develop integrated solutions including MV/LV switchgear, capacitor banks, busduct, VSD, HVAC, and e-houses.
  • Support conceptual and preliminary design of electrical and automation buildings.
  • Perform detailed cost estimation and pricing for equipment, building, and integration costs.
  • Develop competitive pricing strategies aligned with margins and market conditions.
  • Engage with suppliers for RFQs, technical alignment, and pricing.
  • Evaluate supplier quotations and terms & conditions; maintain standard templates and tools.

Skills

Technical proposal development
Pricing & cost estimation
Electrical systems knowledge
MV/LV switchgear knowledge
Go-to-market strategy
Bids & proposals experience
Supplier coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Cost estimation tools
Proposal templates

Job description

ABB Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a seasoned proposals professional to support the Automation Energy Industries team.

You will act as a key technical resource, crafting detailed techno-commercial proposals for complex electrical projects and determining costs for MV/LV switchgear, e-house modular substations, and related systems. You will prepare technical descriptions, perform cost estimation, and develop winning pricing strategies while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams.

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