Associate Commissioning Engineer

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Bengaluru is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to execute testing and commissioning across hydro, thermal and power generation projects. You will collaborate with Senior Commissioning Engineer and project teams, travel Pan India up to 80%, and ensure safe, compliant, and timely handover of systems.

Diploma or BE/BTech in Electrical is required, with 2–4 years of experience in commissioning activities, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or BE/BTech in Electrical.
• 2–4 years in testing, commissioning and start-up activities in power gen.
• Solid knowledge of electrical systems in hydro, thermal and power plants.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% Pan India.

Responsibilities

• Execute testing and commissioning for excitation systems, AVR and Unitrol in hydro, thermal and power projects.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with engineering and project teams to meet milestones.
• Update as-built documentation with technical mark-ups and ensure engineering standards.
• Apply commissioning processes and safety requirements to ensure compliant operations.
• Perform risk and opportunity assessments during commissioning to support reliability.

Skills

Testing

Commissioning

Start-up

Electrical systems

Education

Diploma or BE/BTech in Electrical

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: Service Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to execute commissioning activities in all types of project sizes and complexities in close collaboration with the Senior Commissioning Engineer. Each day, you will execute these activities efficiently, cost-effectively, and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards. You will also showcase your skills by supporting continuous improvement in project processes, products, and system design.

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

This role is contributing to the Automation - Energy division in-Bangalore-Nelamangala region in India. Main stakeholders include Customers, Commissioning & Project Teams, and Power Plant Operations.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Executed testing, commissioning for Excitation Systems, AVR and Unitrol solutions in Hydro, Thermal, and Power Generation projects, ensuring proper system integration, performance validation, and compliance with project requirements.
• Supported the planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning activities while collaborating with engineering and project teams to ensure timely completion of project milestones and seamless system handover.
• Implemented commissioning-related design changes and updated as-built project documentation through technical mark-ups, ensuring accurate records and adherence to engineering standards.
• Applied established commissioning processes, procedures, and quality requirements to ensure all testing and commissioning activities were executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Conducted technical risk and opportunity assessments during commissioning phases, identifying potential issues, implementing mitigation measures, and supporting reliable system operation and project objectives.

Qualifications for the role:

• Experience of 2-4 years in testing, commissioning, and start-up activities of Excitation Systems, AVR/ VFD, and Unitrol solutions within the Power Generation industry.
• Diploma or B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, EEE, E&C, or related disciplines, with effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Solid knowledge of electrical systems with practical experience in Hydro, Thermal, and Power Plant projects, supporting system integration, testing, and performance validation.
• Skilled in commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical support of excitation and drive systems, ensuring compliance with customer and project requirements.
• Experience in coordinating commissioning activities, executing site-based assignments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time project delivery.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Pan India (up to 80%) to support site commissioning, testing, and customer project requirements.

More about us:

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division's goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.