Proposals Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

BlackBerry Inc.; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Cleveland, OH is offering an internship for engineering students to gain practical experience through real projects. You will work onsite or hybrid, supporting proposals, marketing, and sales while collaborating with multiple teams to meet project timelines.

Qualified candidates are enrolled in a US engineering degree program, have reliable transportation, and are legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Pay ranges from $20 to $34 per hour.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Engineering, in the United States.
• Must have reliable transportation to the worksite.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and develop strategic solutions.
• Organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with team members and provide project progress updates.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to support ABB’s operations and ensure timely project delivery.
• Identify solutions for clients using insights into customer needs and ABB offerings.
• Participate in meetings, brainstorming sessions, and collaborative efforts.
• Seek feedback from managers and peers to improve performance and skills.
• Develop proposals including system overview drawings, equipment lists, and descriptions.
• Support Marketing & Sales activities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Task prioritization

Collaboration

Education

Enrollment in Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

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: Sales Support Mgr __ As an intern, 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.

The work model for the role is onsite/hybrid in Cleveland, OH. Please note that no relocation assistance or stipend will be offered for this position. Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of the office location. Candidates are expected to manage their own commuting arrangements.

You will also be mainly accountable for: Collaborating with various teams to support ABB’s operations, ensuring effective coordination and timely project completion within the defined timelines. Leveraging insights about customer needs and ABB’s offerings to identify suitable solutions for clients, leading to project results that meet customer expectations. Participating in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and other collaborative efforts. Seeking feedback and guidance from manager and team members to improve performance and skills. Technical Resource on assigned Proposals Develop Proposals, including System Overview Drawings, Equipment Lists, System Descriptions, etc. Support Marketing & Sales.

Qualifications for the role: Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master’s degree program in Engineering, in the United States. Intern must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now 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.

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world.

Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB. Internships at ABB within the United States are not eligible for company-sponsored medical benefits, 401(k) contributions, or paid time off. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

We care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

This position is expected to pay between $20 - $34 per hour.