Commercial Proposal Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• In this position, you will concentrate on the Commercial Construction market sector in the United States.

• The ideal candidate will be tasked with crafting intricate proposals by evaluating RFP documents and executing strategic plans to develop proposals that are Clean, Competitive, Compliant, and Compelling.

• This role requires product configuration and collaboration with other proposal resources as necessary.

• The objective is to generate clean, executable orders that strike a balance between market competitiveness, company profitability, and customer requirements.

• A comprehensive understanding of the diverse products and markets served by the ABB Electrification business is crucial for this role.

• Develop clean, competitive, compliant, and compelling proposals for projects within the Commercial Contractor sector.

• Ensure adherence to ABB processes while concentrating on high-probability and high-profitability opportunities.

• Work closely with factory proposal teams, application engineers, product managers, and Sales Managers/Reps to direct proposal strategy and maintain clear, concise communication across Electrification Products U.S.

• Organize and engage in Project Strategy and Risk Meetings to align on essential priorities and guarantee project success.

• Proactively identify challenges early and collaborate across teams to devise solutions.

• Approach every opportunity with commercial intensity—championing customer needs while aligning with strategic business goals.

• Seek training, resources, and mentorship to facilitate continuous development.

• Collaborate with project management to ensure that awarded projects are both executable and profitable from the outset.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in Engineering or a closely related field is strongly preferred.

• Strong technical knowledge in electrical distribution systems, including familiarity with ABB’s product portfolio, industry design standards, and configuration tools (e.g., ABB Empower).

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in the electrical distribution or a related sector, with at least 5 years dedicated to sales and project quotations.

• Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—with the capacity to build relationships and lead cross-functional collaboration.

• Proficiency in digital tools for remote work and organization, such as Microsoft Outlook, Salesforce.com, Microsoft Teams, and similar platforms.

• Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States for ABB; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) known as 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, with the option 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, as well as infertility/adoption.

• Employee discount program.

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions.

• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).

• ABB provides 11 paid holidays.

• Salaried exempt positions are offered vacation under a permissive time away policy.