About the role#
This co-op position offers hands-on experience within the Electrical Proposal and Sales Support team in Houston. You will work alongside proposal engineers, sales specialists, and subject matter experts to develop technical and commercial proposals for electrification and power management solutions. This role supports projects across the power, water, oil and gas, and industrial markets.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with sales, engineering, and project teams to support electrical distribution and power management system opportunities.
- Assist in preparing technical and commercial proposals, quotations, and bid documentation.
- Review customer specifications, single-line diagrams, and project requirements.
- Use engineering and business software to perform technical evaluations, cost analyses, and proposal development.
- Conduct technical research to gather product, application, and market data.
- Develop solution architectures for power management systems, electrical distribution equipment, and digital energy solutions.
- Apply AI tools and emerging technologies to improve proposal quality and streamline workflows.
- Document proposal assumptions, technical clarifications, and scope descriptions.
- Support customer meetings, technical presentations, bid reviews, and fabrication yard visits.
- Attend training sessions to build technical, commercial, and professional skills.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or Energy Systems.
- Ability to work full-time between January and July or August 2027.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future.
- Reliable transportation to and from the worksite.
- Experience with Salesforce, Excel, and Microsoft Suite is preferred.
- Interest in electrical distribution systems, power management, energy efficiency, and digital technologies.
- Critical thinking skills to analyze complex situations and develop strategic solutions.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards.
- Strong collaboration skills to convey ideas and share information with team members.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Winter 2027 or Summer 2027.
About ABB
ABB operates in the automation machinery manufacturing sector. The company provides electrification and automation technologies for industrial applications. It serves clients in energy, transport, and infrastructure sectors. Based in Zurich, the company employs over 147,000 people globally.
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