Electrification Services Application Engineer

ABB; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive plan

Annual bonus

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

ABB in the United States seeks a Services Field Application Engineer to support the North Region Mid-Atlantic team (MD, DC, NJ, VA). Remote work with 25–50% travel, developing proposals for power delivery and automation systems and leading technical solutions for a broad industrial customer base.

The role emphasizes strong technical and communication skills, with growth opportunities, and a focus on delivering value-added service solutions across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or electrical engineering or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Experience in application engineering or field engineering for power delivery products.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to present to customers.
• Candidates must have work authorization to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth by identifying new opportunities and contributing to regional goals.
• Deliver technical solutions and prepare high-quality proposal content for customers.
• Provide technical leadership for field service proposals, site assessments, and cost estimates.
• Ensure alignment with sourcing and operations and support NPI programs.

Skills

Field Service

Proposal Writing

Customer Engagement

Technical Leadership

Strong Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Electrical Engineering

High School Diploma / GED with 10+ years experience

Job description

På ABB hjälper vi industrier att bli mer resurseffektiva och renare – och varje person här bidrar till resultaten. Du kommer att få möjlighet att leda, få stöd att växa och kunna vara stolt över den påverkan vi skapar tillsammans. Gå med oss och hjälp till att driva det som driver världen.

Denna position rapporterar till:

EL Sales Support Manager - Commercial Operations

The Services Field Application Engineer for ABB will provide technical support to the Regional Commercial team in the development of field services proposals for power delivery, power utilization and automation equipment and systems. In this role you will identify and propose value-added service solutions to a broad range of industrial, utility, and commercial customers including Power Distribution upgrades, Relay upgrades, and Arc Flash Mitigation Solutions. In this fast paced, customer facing role, you will require strong field service technical skills and highly effective communication skills.

The work model for the role is: remote (#LI-Remote) supporting the North Region Mid-Atlantic district (MD, DC, NJ, VA) commercial team. Living options are within the covered area - ability and willingness to travel 25%-50% of the time within MD/DC/NJ/VA region is required.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Drive Business Growth: Identify and develop new business opportunities, introduce new products/services, and contribute to regional sales, orders, profitability, and ITO quality goals.
• Deliver Technical Solutions: Develop and present technical solutions aligned with customer needs, influence specifications, and prepare high-quality proposal content highlighting scope, benefits, and compliance.
• Lead Project & Proposal Execution: Provide technical leadership for Field Service proposals, including site assessments, material/labor requirements, competitive analysis, and support for engineering work scopes, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Ensure Operational Alignment: Communicate fulfillment requirements to sourcing and operations, document competitor activities, and support NPI programs to maintain a strong market position.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering or Electrical Engineering preferred) from an accredited college or university with 6 years of experience OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 10 years of experience (experience with the application of Power Distribution upgrades, Relay upgrades, and Arc Flash Mitigation Solutions preferred).
• Experience in application engineering or field engineering in power delivery products and systems and experience working with customers in the Oil & Gas, metals, mining, paper, Power Gen, data center, commercial building or similar business segments preferred.
• Experienced in reviewing customer specifications, developing proposals, and managing contract development and negotiations preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities, skilled in delivering impactful presentations and engaging with all organizational levels.
• Proven interpersonal and leadership skills with a customer-focused mindset; adept at working in team-oriented environments to create complex, integrated solutions.
• Creative problem solver with an innovative approach to challenges, capable of developing and writing technical specifications and proposals leveraging the full ABB portfolio.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

What's in it for you

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You’ll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

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.

Compensation

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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