Tender/Quotation Specialist

ABB•Lake Mary, FL

3d•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: Senior Tender & Quotation Manager. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the assigned Sales organization (division and market) and customers during the proposal process. 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: Mebane, NC, Lake Mary, Florida or Houston, Texas- all onsite locations; or remote.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Engineering and minimum of 10 years of experience with ANSI manufactured equipment such as switchgear / motor control centers, transformers and drives.
Ability to read and interpret electrical 1-line diagrams; Knowledgeable in power systems and protection-related matters.
Must be able to communicate complex technical subjects to groups of technicians and/or engineers.
Excellent technical English writing and verbal skills; Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Self-starter that can simultaneously manage multiple complex projects and desires to deliver to customers a high-quality, complete proposal that meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications; General Knowledge of AutoCAD for completing basic equipment layouts
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Responsibilities

Requires technical understanding and application of medium voltage and low voltage switchgear and motor control center, drives, transformers, batteries and UPS systems, E-house buildings, relay panels and an in-depth knowledge of ANSI standards.
Requires strong technical skills in order to review customer-supplied specifications and develop technical proposals and solutions that better position ABB, such as design optimization of E-house buildings, sizing specific equipment from power loads and preparing technical answers.
Knowledge, understanding, and application of various codes and standards including but not limited to the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), International Building Code (IBC), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and Process Industry Standards (PIP) as applicable to individual projects.
Superior negotiating skills both with customers and with all sub-vendors involved in a complex project in order to achieve both technical and commercial agreement between all parties involved.

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 is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.