Field Application Engineer - Power Distribution - Remote Office
This position reports to
Sales Support Manager - Technical Sales
Your role and responsibilities
The Field Application Engineer (FAE) will work closely with the local sales team and should be skilled in applying MV/LV switchgear, switchboards, MV/LV motor control, panelboards, transformers, and technologies that mitigate arc flash incidents. These skills are crucial across various sectors including healthcare, data centers, industrial settings, utilities, and commercial construction. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical contact for consulting engineers, end users, EPC firms, and design-build customers. Your objective will be to ensure that ABB products and solutions are preferred or accepted as manufacturers of choice in project specifications. The work model for the role is: remote (Li-Remote) This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions division in the Philadelphia area. You will be mainly accountable for: •Collaborating with consulting engineers, end users, and EPC customers to understand electrical project requirements, provide design support, assist with product selection, offer value engineering, and educate stakeholders about ABB solutions to secure their inclusion in project specifications. •Acting as the local expert on product applications, including medium voltage (up to 38 kV) and low voltage switchgear, MV/LV motor control, switchboards, panelboards, transformers, power monitoring systems, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), automatic transfer switches (ATS), as well as solutions for short circuit coordination and arc flash risk reduction. •Conducting customer education sessions and presentations, demonstrating strong public speaking skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to engineers.
Qualifications for the role
- B.S. degree in engineering; preferably electrical with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the electrical distribution industry or a master’s degree with four (4) years of experience in the same.
- PE certification is a plus.
- Previous field, plant or design engineering in electrical power systems at major oil and gas companies, electric utilities or industrial facilities.
- Knowledge of industry codes and standards; ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NEMA, NFPA 70E, UL.
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
More about us
ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Abilityâ„¢ enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_ screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_ formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. myBenefitsABB.com
