About the role#
This internship offers hands-on experience within the Electrical Proposal and Sales Support team in Houston, Texas. 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 on 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 to help develop competitive solutions.
- Use engineering and business software tools for technical evaluations, cost analyses, and proposal development.
- Conduct technical research and gather product, application, and market data.
- Develop solution architectures for power management systems, monitoring systems, and digital energy solutions.
- Use AI tools and emerging technologies to improve proposal quality and streamline workflows.
- Document proposal assumptions, technical clarifications, scope descriptions, and customer communications.
- Support customer meetings, technical presentations, bid reviews, and fabrication yard visits.
- Attend classroom, virtual, and on-the-job training sessions.
What you'll need#
- 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 from mid-May through mid-August 2027.
- 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 organize tasks, prioritize deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong collaboration skills to share information and provide project updates.
- Experience with Salesforce, Excel, and Microsoft Suite is preferred.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Reliable transportation to and from the worksite is required.
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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