Remote Senior Technical Business Developer, HV Subtransmission

ABB Inc.; Rhode Island; Remote; USD 119,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Senior Technical Business Developer for the US sub-transmission market, focusing on 72.5-145 kV DTB solutions. This remote role blends product management and sales, reporting to the Product Marketing Director and collaborating with Grid Components.

You will lead technical discussions, shape go-to-market plans, and drive SF6-free, digital-ready technology adoption across utilities. Candidates should have 10+ years in HV equipment, a relevant engineering degree, and proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or other Engineering field.
• 10+ years of experience in high voltage equipment, preferably with circuit breakers.
• Deep understanding of sub-transmission applications and US utilities.
• Proven experience in technical sales, product management, or business development.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with vacuum interrupter technology and SF6-free solutions/regulation.
• Familiarity with IEEE/ANSI standards for high-voltage products.
• Ability to travel up to 30% - domestic and international - may be required.

Responsibilities

• Market strategy & growth - Drive U.S. subtransmission market expansion by developing new utility/EPC/OEM opportunities, shaping go-to-market plans, and securing product homologation.
• Technical leadership - Act as the primary technical interface, leading configuration discussions, advanced feature evaluations, and presales solution design.
• Standards & industry influence - Ensure IEEE/ANSI compliance, represent the company in industry bodies, and help shape evolving technical specifications.
• Partnerships & product innovation - Build strategic ecosystem relationships while channeling customer insights to guide product evolution, digital integration, and sustainable SF6free technology adoption.

Skills

High voltage equipment

Circuit breakers

Technical sales

Product management

Business development

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Travel up to 30%

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

ABB is seeking a Senior Technical Business Developer for the US sub-transmission market, focusing on 72.5-145 kV DTB solutions. This remote role blends product management and sales, reporting to the Product Marketing Director and collaborating with Grid Components.

You will lead technical discussions, shape go-to-market plans, and drive SF6-free, digital-ready technology adoption across utilities. Candidates should have 10+ years in HV equipment, a relevant engineering degree, and proven