Associate Power System Engineer

ABB; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Bangalore, India is seeking an Associate Power System Engineer to perform power system analyses and studies for design, operation and maintenance of electrical power systems. You will model and simulate systems using ETAP/PowerFactory/PSCAD within an international team of engineers and clients.

The role emphasizes technical reporting, independent project management and staying current with industry best practices in power systems. The preferred location is Bangalore, India.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Power engineering with 2+ years of experience preferred.
• Proficiency with ETAP/PowerFactory/PSCAD and power system modeling.
• Familiarity with power system standards and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in international settings.
• Programming affinity (Excel VBA, SQL, Python, Power BI) to automate tasks.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct power system studies to analyze performance and propose solutions.
• Develop power system models using ETAP, PowerFactory, PSCAD.
• Perform load flow, short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash analyses and develop protection schemes.
• Coordinate with global Power Studies and Consulting team.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations of study findings.
• Own deliverables to meet client expectations per the project schedule and manage multiple projects.
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices.

Skills

Power system studies

Power system modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Programming (Excel VBA, SQL, Python,  

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Power engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with specialization in power system

Tools

ETAP

PowerFactory

PSCAD

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.

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Technical Consulting Manager II

Your role and responsibilities :

As an Associate Power System Engineer in our Global Power System Consulting team specializing in Power System Studies, you will be responsible for performing power system analyses and studies to support the design, operation, and maintenance of electrical power systems. You will use industry-standard software and tools to model and simulate power systems, analyze data, and recommend solutions to optimize system performance. You will work collaboratively within an international team of engineers, project managers, and clients globally to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

The preferred location for this position is Bangalore, India

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Conduct power system studies to analyze system performance, identify issues, and recommend solutions.
• Develop power system models using software such as ETAP, PowerFactory, and PSCAD.
• Perform power system studies like load flow, short-circuit, protective device coordination, and arc flash analyses and develop protection and coordination schemes for electrical equipment in high-, medium and low voltage networks.
• Coordinate activities with other team members of the global Power Studies and Consulting team.
• Prepare accurate, well-organized technical reports and presentations summarizing study findings and recommendations.
• Take ownership of deliverables to meet client expectations as per the agreed project schedule and able to independently manage multiple projects at a time.
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Power engineering. A master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with specialization in power system is preferrable with minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar field is preferrable but not mandatory. Fresh graduates with passion for power system engineering are also welcome.
• Proficient in simulation and modeling software such as ETAP, PowerFactory, or PSCAD.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to power systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in an international team environment.
• Affinity towards programming (Excel VBA, SQL, Python, Power BI) and automating the daily work routines
• High self-motivation with ability to organize, schedule, prioritize, and multi-task in a dynamic environment
• Solution-oriented mindset, customer focus and negotiation skills

More about us :

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.