Hybrid Digital Project Engineer - Electrical Systems

ABB Schweiz AG; Baden; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Schweiz AG is seeking an experienced engineer to act as the focal design authority for engineering disciplines across complete assignments, supporting tenders, projects, and commissioning. The role emphasizes compliance with safety regulations, technical risk assessment, and collaboration with global teams.

The successful candidate will lead design verification, contribute to proposals, and ensure that engineering activities meet contract specifications and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of MV/LV systems and system design across electrical projects.
• Experience with MV switchgear and protection functions in EPC environments.
• Familiarity with IEC 61850 and MODBUS protocols; ZENON experience is a plus.
• Understanding of data center applications, including hyperscale and colocation environments.
• Experience with FAT and SAT commissioning activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for engineering design, documentation, testing and commissioning.
• Assist local units in tender and project documentation; attend tender/project meetings and resolve issues.
• Contribute to engineering proposals, presentations, and planning; apply design verification checklists.
• Ensure activities comply with safety regulations and contractual requirements; support risk assessments and actions.
• Escalate issues to Project Managers and identify variation requests to support contract claims (with PM approval).
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, PMs, and factories to ensure solutions are manufactured, staged, and tested.
• Coordinate with global teams to support correct installation and commissioning and update deliverables.
• Share best practices and identify process or tool inefficiencies for improvement.

Skills

MV/LV design

Switchgear engineering

Data center know-how

FAT/SAT experience

Stakeholder management

Tools

ZENON

REx relays

SSC 600

IEC 61850

MODBUS

eHouse solutions

Job description

ABB Schweiz AG is seeking an experienced engineer to act as the focal design authority for engineering disciplines across complete assignments, supporting tenders, projects, and commissioning. The role emphasizes compliance with safety regulations, technical risk assessment, and collaboration with global teams.

The successful candidate will lead design verification, contribute to proposals, and ensure that engineering activities meet contract specifications and quality standards.