Proposal Engineer

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This position reports to:
Proposal Engineer Manager

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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 fi

nal 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. #LI-Hybrid

Your role and 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.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems.

Qualifications for the Role:

• 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
• Experience in the oil & gas, power, paper and chemical industries preferred
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What's in it for you?

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You'll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their - sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

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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

• P aid P arental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption

• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions

• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

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

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