Apprenticeship Program Lead

ABB•Cary, NC

2d•Remote

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: Technical Consulting Manager II. We are seeking an experienced, licensed Master Electrician to lead, expand, and modernize our internal Electrical Apprenticeship Program. This role requires deep field expertise, proven instructional capability, and the ability to operate apprenticeship programs across multiple jurisdictions. The selected candidate will be responsible for curriculum development, apprentice progression, regulatory compliance, and multi‑state program administration. The work model for the role is: remote. This role is contributing to the Electrification Services in USA. This role will be located in the Cary, North Carolina.

Requirements

Licensed Master Electrician (North Carolina Unlimited Electrical Contractor or ability to obtain)
Minimum 10+ years of field electrical experience
Proven experience designing and delivering apprenticeship or technical training programs
Strong knowledge of NEC and state/local building codes
OSHA 30-hour certification or higher
Excellent mentorship and communication skills

Responsibilities

Program Leadership — Design, manage, and continuously improve a multi‑state, state‑approved electrical apprenticeship program, including curriculum development, virtual instruction, and apprentice mentorship.
Regulatory & Licensing Compliance — Maintain multi‑state electrical licensure, ensure full USDOL and state‑agency compliance, manage documentation, and keep the program audit‑ready year‑round.
Technical Oversight & Safety — Conduct job‑site supervision, evaluate craftsmanship and competency, enforce OSHA‑aligned safety standards, and oversee training facility operations.
Recruitment & Stakeholder Engagement — Build apprenticeship pipelines, collaborate with schools and workforce partners, and serve as the primary liaison to state boards, licensing authorities, and educational partners.

Benefits

Health, Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called 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. Ability 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, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
11 paid holidays
Vacation under a permissive time away policy for salaried exempt positions