Proposal Engineer

ABB•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

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: Proposal Engineer Manager. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the assigned Sales organization and customers during the proposal process for Instrumentation Flow products in the USA. Each day, you will serve as a key technical resource in the assigned area. You will also showcase your expertise by preparing technical descriptions of the products and technology, determining costs, and preparing final documentation. The work model for the role is: Hybrid in Houston, TX, Bartlesville, OK or Baton Rouge, LA. Well qualified candidates will be considered for fully remote on the East Coast/Central US.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Instrumentation Engineering, or a similar field strongly preferred , but will consider equivalent work experience
5+ years of relevant experience in preparing bids and tenders, proposals or inside sales with temperature, pressure, flow and/or level instrumentation products; ability to apply specific application knowledge to advise customers on appropriate technology
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Collaborative, solution-focused approach with strong written and spoken communication skills but also able to work independently and under pressure.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, and Salesforce.
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work permanently for ABB in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the oil & gas, power, paper and chemical industries preferred
Technical knowledge of rotating equipment (pumps, mechanical seals, and their design and operational requirements) preferred
Demonstrated skills in leading meetings, including setting agendas, preparing, facilitating discussions and assigning follow-up activities.

Responsibilities

Ensuring timely and accurate creation of tender documents through coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Managing all aspects of the bid — including technical, financial, product management and risk reviews; ensure all proposal processes and procedures are followed.
Attend customer pre-bid meetings if required.
Interface and communicate with customers and channel reps technically and commercially.
Coordinating with the supply chain to identify suppliers for equipment and materials, through regular studies of customer needs and market trends.
Contributing to an effective, positive customer relationship throughout the sales process.
Examining and reporting on the results of tenders and identifying areas for improvement to increase success.
Maintain and update tools and processes as necessary.

Benefits

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
Paid Parental Leave
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)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays .
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.