Power Systems Junior Engineer

ABB; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

ABB in Ireland is seeking a Power Systems Engineer (0–2 years) to join a growing team. You will work on a range of projects for global clients, developing technical and solution development skills in a practical and innovative electrical consultancy environment.

The role follows a hybrid work model and offers opportunities to grow into an industry-recognized consulting specialist while mentoring others and delivering high-quality reports and analyses.

Qualifications

• New graduates or up to 2 years in electrical or power systems engineering.
• Basic knowledge of power system analysis tools such as SKM, EasyPower, ETAP.
• Familiar with protection systems and protection settings, coordination studies, and protection schemes.
• Experience with electrical calculations and working to IEC standards.
• Knowledge of power quality, harmonics, or renewable energy systems is a plus.
• Fluent in English and able to explain technical topics clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input and leadership on complex projects.
• Translate client requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Ensure outputs meet client expectations, quality standards, timeframes and budget.
• Conduct power systems analyses using industry tools and methodologies.
• Prepare detailed technical and non-technical reports with recommendations.
• Attend client meetings remotely and manage expectations through clear communication.
• Track project performance and client satisfaction.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers; online training available.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Electrical calculations

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

EasyPower

ETAP

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

ELSE Cluster Manager North Europe

Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role you will work as a power engineer on a range of exciting projects for global clients in a rewarding team environment, developing technical and solution development skills to develop into an industry-recognized consulting engineer. The position would suit a practical and adaptable individual who wishes to work in a progressive, innovative electrical consultancy.

We are seeking Power Systems Engineers who are eager to deepen their technical expertise and contribute to complex engineering projects for global clients. This role is ideal for a practical, adaptable, and technically driven engineer who wants to grow into an industry-recognized consulting specialist within a progressive and innovative electrical consultancy environment.

The work model for the role is: #hybrid,

Driven by strong business growth and increasing customer demand, we are expanding our team and recruiting multiple professionals for this role across the listed countries.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Providing technical input and leadership on a variety of complex projects.
• Working closely with clients to understand their technical and business requirements and translating them into practical engineering solutions.
• Ensuring project outputs meet client expectations, quality standards, timeframes, and budget requirements.
• Conducting in-depth power systems analysis using industry-leading methodologies and software tools.
• Preparing detailed technical and non-technical reports, presenting clear recommendations and actionable insights.
• Attending client meetings remotely, building trusted relationships and managing expectations through effective communication and responsiveness.
• Tracking and reporting on project performance and client satisfaction.
• Mentoring, coaching and developing more junior engineers. Online training to be delivered where applicable.

Typical projects include:

• Power system studies include load flow, short circuit, protection coordination and system resilience assessments.
• Electrical safety and power quality studies, including arc flash, harmonics and earthing assessments.
• Grid connection and renewable energy integration projects, covering stability, harmonics and compliance analyses.
• Reliability assessments and failure investigations for critical electrical infrastructure.
• Software-based engineering solutions and emerging technology evaluations.
• Supporting wind energy projects from design through installation and commissioning.

Qualifications for the role:

• You have recently graduated or have up to 2 years of experience in electrical or power systems engineering.
• You have basic knowledge of power system analysis tools such as SKM, EasyPower, ETAP, or similar software.
• You are familiar with protection systems and have some experience or academic exposure to protection settings, coordination studies, and protection schemes.
• You have experience performing electrical calculations and understand how to work according to IEC standards.
• Knowledge of power quality, harmonics, or renewable energy systems would be an advantage.
• You enjoy solving technical problems, working with others, and learning new skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• You can communicate effective in English and explain technical topics in a clear and simple way.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.