Field Application Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Function as the Field Application Engineer for ABB’s Electrification division in the Los Angeles region.

• Act as the technical authority for consulting engineers, end users, EPC, and design-build clients.

• Ensure ABB products and solutions attain preferred or acceptable manufacturer status within project specifications.

• Work in collaboration with consultants, end users, utility, and EPC/DBC engineers to identify electrical project requirements.

• Provide design support, product selection, value engineering, and budget planning.

• Educate stakeholders on ABB solutions to facilitate their inclusion in project specifications.

• Serve as the local product specialist for MV/LV switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, transformers, motor control, power monitoring, and circuit breakers.

• Demonstrate the advantages of short circuit, coordination, and arc flash mitigation strategies.

• Create and present customer education and technical presentations.

• Contribute to papers for IEEE and other industry events and conferences.

• Relay customer insights on product opportunities, gaps, and market trends to commercial and product management leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering; preferably in electrical engineering, with at least 5+ years of experience in the electrical distribution sector, or a master's degree in engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience.

• Familiarity with industry codes and standards: ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NEMA, NFPA 70E, UL.

• Previous experience in field, plant, or design engineering within electrical power systems at major oil and gas companies, electric utilities, or industrial facilities.

• Proficient understanding of short circuit, coordination, and arc flash mitigation concepts.

• Capability to utilize tools such as SKM or Easy Power.

• Excellent public speaking skills and ability to develop and convey complex technical concepts effectively.

• Strong interpersonal abilities; capable of considering diverse viewpoints and resolving technical challenges.

• Proficient in English, both spoken and written.

• Candidates must possess work authorization that allows them to work for ABB in the US.

• PE certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option to choose between two medical plan alternatives: a PPO plan known as the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) referred to as the High Deductible Plan.

• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.

• Vision benefits included.

• Company-sponsored life insurance (2X base salary).

• Company-sponsored AD&D (1X base salary).

• Voluntary life and AD&D – fully employee-funded up to specified maximums.

• Short Term Disability coverage – up to 26 weeks – fully paid by the company.

• Long Term Disability coverage – 60% of salary – company-funded, with the option to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of salary.

• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee-funded (including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance).

• Paid Parental Leave available.

• Employee Assistance Program offered.

• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and assistance with infertility/adoption.

• Employee discount program available.

• 401k Savings Plan with company contributions.

• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP) provided.

• 11 paid holidays throughout the year.

• Vacation under a flexible time away policy for salaried exempt employees.

• Short-term incentive plan with an annual bonus.