Commercial Proposal Engineer

ABB is a global technology leader driving sustainable and efficient solutions in electrification and automation. The Commercial Proposal Engineer will focus on developing complex proposals for the Commercial Construction market, collaborating with various teams to ensure proposals are clean, competitive, and compliant while balancing customer needs and company profitability.

Responsibilities:

• Create clean, competitive, compliant, and compelling proposals for projects in the Commercial Contractor segment. Ensure alignment with ABB processes and focus on high-probability, high-profitability opportunities
• Partner closely with factory proposal teams, application engineers, product managers, and Sales Managers/Reps to guide proposal strategy and maintain clear, concise communication across Electrification Products U.S
• Organize and participate in Project Strategy and Risk Meetings to align on key priorities and ensure project success. Take initiative to surface challenges early and collaborate across teams to find solutions. Approach each opportunity with commercial intensity—advocating for customer needs while balancing strategic business objectives
• Seek out training, resources, and mentorship to support ongoing development. Collaborate with project management to ensure that awarded projects are executable and profitable from the start

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in Engineering or a related field strongly preferred
• Strong technical expertise in electrical distribution systems, including ABB's product portfolio, industry design standards, and configuration tools (e.g., ABB Empower)
• At least 8 years of experience in the electrical distribution or a related industry, with a minimum of 5 years focused on sales and project quotations
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability 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
• Must have current authorization to work in the United States for ABB; visa sponsorship is not available for this role