Senior Project Lead Engineer - Power Systems

ABB Schweiz AG; Baden; Hybrid; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Schweiz AG in Baden sucht eine/n Senior Project Lead Engineer im Bereich Power Systems (80-100%). Sie leiten technische Projekte international und liefern integrierte Engineering-Lösungen für Industriekunden.

Sie tragen Verantwortung für HV/MV/LV-Verteilungstechnik, führen Design-Reviews durch und arbeiten eng mit Kunden sowie Lieferanten zusammen. Reisebereitschaft ca. 25% wird erwartet; Hybrid-Arbeitsmodell wird angeboten.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's oder Masterabschluss in Elektrotechnik, Fokus auf Leistungstransport/Power Distribution.
• 12+ Jahre Erfahrung in Leistungssystemen, ideal als Lead Engineer oder Senior Project Engineer.
• Starkes Verständnis von LeistungstrDistribution, HV/MV/LV-Equipment und elektrischen Studien.
• Führungskompetenz, lösungsorientiert, gute Englischkenntnisse; ca. 25% Reisen.

Responsibilities

• Leitung technischer Aktivitäten in internationalen Projekten über den gesamten Lebenszyklus (Elektrifizierung, Steuerung, Instrumentierung).
• Sicherstellen der Integration aller Ingenieurdisziplinen und reibungslose Umsetzung gemäß Vertrag, Qualität und Normen.
• Technische Anleitung zu HV/MV/LV-Verteilungsanlagen und elektrischen Studien.
• Beitragen zu Designbewertungen, Überwachung von Deliverables, Unterstützung von Claims/Change Requests.
• Aktive Einbindung von internen/externen Stakeholdern von Beschaffung bis Lieferung.

Skills

Leadership

Fluent English

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IEC 61850 engineering

Job description

Senior Project Lead Engineer - Power Systems (80-100%)

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

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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™

We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). This recruiting is led by Oezen, Talent Acquisition Team Lead Switzerland.

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?

• ABB Schweiz AG
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