Electrical Tendering & Sales Support Intern

About the Role

This internship 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or Energy Systems in the United States.
• Ability to work full-time between mid-May through mid-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 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.

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