Electrical Tendering & Sales Support Co
ABB
About the Role
This Co-Op position offers practical experience in developing technical and commercial proposals for electrification and power management system solutions. It provides exposure to industry-leading technologies and the proposal development process. The work model 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 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 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 January - July or August 2027.
- 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.
- Experience with Salesforce, Excel, Microsoft Suite is ideal.
Qualifications
- 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.