Electrical Tendering & Sales Support Co-Op Spring/Summer 2027

ABB; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Houston seeks motivated college interns for its Electrical Proposal and Sales Support team. This Co-Op offers hands-on experience drafting technical and commercial proposals for power management solutions across multiple industries.

You’ll collaborate with engineers, sales specialists, and SMEs to support real customer opportunities and develop competitive bid strategies. The role is hybrid in Houston, TX, and provides exposure to industry-leading technologies and the proposal development

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or Energy Systems in the United States.
• Ability to work full-time between January - July or August 2027.
• Experience with Salesforce, Excel, and Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Interest in electrical distribution systems, power management solutions, and emerging digital technologies.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales, proposal, engineering, and project teams to support electrical distribution and power management opportunities.
• Assist in preparing technical and commercial proposals, quotations, and bid documentation.
• Review customer specifications and project requirements to develop compliant solutions.
• Use engineering and business tools to perform technical evaluations and cost analyses.
• Gather product, application, and market data to support proposals and sales strategies.
• Develop solution architectures for power management systems and related equipment.
• Leverage AI tools to improve proposal quality and streamline workflows.
• Support training sessions to grow technical and professional skills.
• Document assumptions, clarifications, and communications clearly for customers.
• Attend meetings and participate in bid reviews and site visits as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Task management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Microsoft Office

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:

Application Sales Manager

In this Co-Op Position, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through various projects. Each day, you will acquire knowledge by performing tasks as directed. You will also showcase your skills by supporting ABB’s operations and enhancing personal education/employment opportunities.

We are seeking motivated college interns to join our Electrical Proposal and Sales Support team in Houston, TX. This Co-Op provides hands-on experience in developing technical and commercial proposals for electrification and power management system solutions serving the power, water, oil and gas, and industrial markets. This role will collaborate with experienced proposal engineers, sales specialists, and subject matter experts to support real-world customer opportunities, prepare technical documentation, analyze project requirements, and develop competitive bid strategies. This role offers valuable exposure to industry-leading technologies, and the proposal development process that helps deliver innovative solutions to customers worldwide.

The work model for the role is hybrid in Houston, TX.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Collaborate with sales, proposal, engineering, and project teams to support electrical distribution and power management system opportunities across power, water, oil and gas, and industrial markets.
• Assist in the preparation of technical and commercial proposals, quotations, and bid documentation for electrical and power management solutions.
• Support the review of customer specifications, single-line diagrams, and project requirements to help develop compliant and competitive solutions.
• Utilize engineering and business software tools to perform technical evaluations, cost analyses, and proposal development activities.
• Conduct technical research and gather product, application, and market data to support customer proposals and sales strategies.
• Assist in developing solution architectures for power management systems, electrical distribution equipment, monitoring systems, and digital energy solutions.
• Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to improve proposal quality, streamline workflows, and enhance sales support processes.
• Explore and apply digital and artificial intelligence solutions to support customer value propositions and business development initiatives.
• Attend classroom, virtual, and on-the-job training sessions to develop technical, commercial, and professional skills.
• Document proposal assumptions, technical clarifications, scope descriptions, and customer communications accurately and professionally.
• Support customer meetings, technical presentations, bid reviews, and Fabrication yard visits as required.
• Assist the team in meeting proposal deadlines, sales objectives, and key business deliverables while ensuring high-quality customer support.

Qualifications for the role:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master’s degree program in in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Systems in the United States.
• Ability to work full-time between January - July or August 2027.
• Ideally have experience with Salesforce, Excel, Microsoft Suite.
• Interest in electrical distribution systems, power management solutions, energy efficiency, and emerging digital technologies
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorshipnow and in the future.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to analyze complex situations and develop strategic solutions.
• Effectively organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Exhibit the capability to manage several tasks at once while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Collaborate with team members to convey ideas, share information, and provide updates on project progress.

Why ABB?

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff

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.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff

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Internships at ABB within the United States are not eligible for company-sponsored medical benefits, 401(k) contributions, or paid time off.

The hourly rate is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications, graduation year and experience. This position is expected to pay between $20 - $34 per hour.

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