Senior Project Lead Engineer - Power Systems

ABB Schweiz AG

Aargau

Hybrid

CHF 150,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

ABB Schweiz AG sucht am Standort Baden (AG) einen Senior Project Lead Engineer – Power Systems. In dieser Rolle leiten Sie technische Aktivitäten in internationalen Projekten über den gesamten Lebenszyklus, einschließlich Electrification, Control und Instrumentation für Industrieanlagen, und arbeiten eng mit funktionsübergreifenden Teams zusammen.

Sie bringen mehr als 12 Jahre Erfahrung im Power-Systems-Umfeld mit, beherrschen HV/MV/ LV-Distribution, IEC 61850 und Netzanalysen, und führen

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s oder Master-Abschluss in Elektrotechnik.
  • 11+ Jahre Erfahrung im Bereich Power Systems, ideal als Lead Engineer oder Senior Project Engineer.
  • Erfahrung mit HV/MV/LV-Geräten und IEC 61850.
  • Bereitschaft zu internationaler Reise (~25%).
  • Fließendes Englisch; weitere Sprachen vorteilhaft.

Responsibilities

  • Technische Aktivitäten in internationalen Projekten über den gesamten Lebenszyklus hinweg leiten.
  • Integration aller Ingenieurdisziplinen gemäß Vertragsvorgaben, Normen, Sicherheit und Produktkonformität sicherstellen.
  • Fachliche Anleitung bei HV-/MV-/LV-Distribution, Studien und Berechnungen geben.
  • Aktiv an Design-Reviews teilnehmen, Deliverables und Change-Requests überwachen.
  • Mit internen und externen Stakeholdern von Beschaffung bis Lieferung kommunizieren, um Projekterfordernisse sicherzustellen.

Skills

Leadership
Power Systems
Electrical Engineering
HV/MV Equipment
IEC 61850
English Fluency
Travel readiness

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Senior Project Lead Engineer - Power Systems

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ABB Schweiz AG Vakant seit : 26.10.2026 5400 Baden (AG) 80% - 100% Nach Vereinbarung Unbefristet


Bei ABB unterstützen wir Industrien dabei, effizienter und sauberer zu arbeiten – und jede einzelne Person trägt hier dazu bei. Wir bieten allen Mitarbeitenden die Möglichkeit, Verantwortung zu übernehmen und die eigene Entwicklung aktiv voranzutreiben. Gemeinsam entstehen Lösungen, auf die alle stolz sein können. Wir suchen engagierte Talente, um gemeinsam die Welt voranzutreiben.


Diese Position berichtet an:


Power Systems Engineering Manager


As a Project Engineer in Power Systems at ABB, a global leader in technology, electrification, automation, and digitalization, you will be part of a dynamic international project team, playing a crucial role in providing innovative technical solutions for our clients.


The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid


This role is contributing to the Process Industries division in Switzerland.


You will be mainly accountable for:



  • Lead technical activities in international projects across the full project lifecycle, covering electrification, control, and instrumentation for industrial plants. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.

  • Ensure the integration of all engineering disciplines and efficient execution in line with contract specifications, quality and technical standards, safety requirements, and product compliance. Provide technical guidance on engineered High Voltage (HV) and Medium Voltage (MV) power distribution equipment and electrical studies.

  • Contribute actively to design reviews, monitor the development of project deliverables, and support the preparation of claims and change requests, including new scopes of work, cost and schedule impacts, and related risk assessments.

  • Engage proactively with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and equipment suppliers, from procurement through delivery to ensure equipment meets project requirements.


Qualifications for the role:



  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, with a focus on power distribution or a related field.

  • More than 12+ years of experience in power systems, ideally as a Lead Engineer or Senior Project Engineer.

  • Strong knowledge of power distribution concepts and the sizing and specification of primary and secondary equipment. Proven experience in advanced electrical network analysis and simulation, including load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, harmonic analysis, transient and dynamic stability studies, small‑signal and large‑signal stability assessments, EMT simulations, power quality analysis, and grid compliance evaluations for industrial, mining, and renewable energy applications. Experience with HV, MV and LV equipment, digital protection relays, and IEC 61850 engineering.

  • Demonstrated leadership skills, with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset and strong written and verbal communication abilities.

  • Highly self-motivated and curious, with a strong interest in learning and applying new technologies.

  • Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

  • Willingness to travel internationally approximately 25% of the time.


More about us

GREAT MINDS, GREAT MINES


From cellphones, electric vehicles, batteries, wind farms…virtually every aspect of modern life relies on the ores mined from the earth. But there must be a transformation. The demand for minerals has increased significantly, making sustainable, safe, and productive mining more crucial than ever.


Combining our advanced portfolio of electrification, automation, and digital technologies with over 130 years of experience in the mining industry, ABB is at the forefront of this transformation journey with our holistic framework eMine™


Die Zukunft wird sauberer und intelligenter durch vielfältige Talente – neugierige, mutige und kreative. Wir schätzen Menschen mit unterschiedlichem persönlichem Hintergrund und Erfahrungen.


Bereit, gemeinsam etwas zu bewegen?


Job Details


  • Arbeitsort 5400 Baden (AG)

  • Arbeitspensum 80% - 100%

  • Stellenantritt Nach Vereinbarung

  • Anstellungsdauer Unbefristet

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