Project Engineer

ABB; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Bengaluru, India, seeks an experienced Project Engineer for Electrical systems in offshore and onshore E-house projects. You will perform engineering activities, support testing, and prepare documentation while coordinating with customers to finalize design philosophies and resolve issues.

You will contribute to proposals, verify designs per standards, and ensure cost, quality and schedule targets are met, interfacing with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Testing and Service teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience for Project Engineering
• Worked as Project Engineer in at least 2-4 large size projects in Power/Water and Oil & Gas sector domain. Onshore/Offshore -E House Experience will be preferred
• Pre-Bid Engineering, Bid & Proposal exposure is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in using design tools like earthing, lighting calculation tools etc.,
• Basic Knowledge of power system study and network modelling preferred
• Understanding the various International Standard/ statutory requirements like ABS/UL for E-House Solutions will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Basic and Detail Engineering activities and provide optimized solutions for the Electrical system in industrial projects specifically in Offshore and Onshore E-houses. Prepare overall key SLD, Auxiliary AC/ DC SLD & protection SLD
• Design calculations including transformer sizing (Power, Distribution and Converter), Battery and UPS sizing, DG sizing, VFD Sizing, earthing calculation, cable sizing, cable sizing, cable tray sizing, lighting calculation, lightning calculation,
• Prepare data sheet & specification for all equipment used in industries like transformers, GCB, bus duct, MV switchgear (Both AIS and GIS), LV Switchgear, Battery/ UPS system, VFD, DG set, cable, cable tray, earthing & lightning, Communication Equipment’s.
• Detail Engineering /Plant Engineering– Equipment layout & section, earthing layout design, cable routing / cable tray layout, cable schedule & termination schedule preparation, bus duct layout, lighting layout, lightning layout, switchgear fixing arrangement drawing.
• Develop Schematics for Control and Protection Panels, Synchronizing Panels, MV and LV Switchgears based on project specific requirement Develop of Block Logic Diagram for MV and LV Switchgear.
• Prepare Engineering Schedule in line with agreed document deliverable list, matching engineering portion of project schedule. Interfacing with various stake holders to drive the project deliverables

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project engineering

Power/Water/Oil & Gas domain

E-house experience

Bid & proposal exposure

Earthing calculation tools

Lighting calculation tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical and Electronics Engineering

Tools

Earthing calculation tools

Lighting calculation tools

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:

Senior Engineering Manager

Your role and responsibilities:

The primary focus of this role will be for executing engineering activities using standard methods, supporting testing and commissioning, and preparing project documentation while engaging with customers to finalize key design philosophies and resolve technical issues. Your role includes contributing to proposals, verifying designs against standards, sharing best practices, and following established processes while identifying improvements. You support risk assessments, ensure contract compliance through accurate Bills of Materials and variation management, and work closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Testing, Commissioning, and Service teams to deliver safe, compliant, and technically sound solutions. Throughout project execution, you adhere to cost, quality, and schedule targets, report any safety, compliance, cybersecurity, or contract concerns, and ensure all engineering deliverables are completed and updated for successful project closure. The work model for the role is: This role is contributing to Process Automation business for Operation Centers and Quality division based in Bangalore, India.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Perform Basic and Detail Engineering activities and provide optimized solutions for the Electrical system in industrial projects specifically in Offshore and Onshore E-houses. Prepare overall key SLD, Auxiliary AC/ DC SLD & protection SLD
• Design calculations including transformer sizing (Power, Distribution and Converter), Battery and UPS sizing, DG sizing, VFD Sizing, earthing calculation, cable sizing, cable sizing, cable tray sizing, lighting calculation, lightning calculation,
• Prepare data sheet & specification for all equipment used in industries like transformers, GCB, bus duct, MV switchgear (Both AIS and GIS), LV Switchgear, Battery/ UPS system, VFD, DG set, cable, cable tray, earthing & lightning, Communication Equipment’s.
• Detail Engineering /Plant Engineering– Equipment layout & section, earthing layout design, cable routing / cable tray layout, cable schedule & termination schedule preparation, bus duct layout, lighting layout, lightning layout, switchgear fixing arrangement drawing.
• Develop Schematics for Control and Protection Panels, Synchronizing Panels, MV and LV Switchgears based on project specific requirement Develop of Block Logic Diagram for MV and LV Switchgear.
• Prepare Engineering Schedule in line with agreed document deliverable list, matching engineering portion of project schedule. Interfacing with various stake holders to drive the project deliverables

Qualifications for the role :-

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience for Project Engineering
• Worked as Project Engineer in at least 2-4 large size projects in Power/Water and Oil & Gas sector domain. Onshore/Offshore -E House Experience will be preferred
• Pre-Bid Engineering, Bid & Proposal exposure is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in using design tools like earthing, lighting calculation tools etc.,
• Basic Knowledge of power system study and network modelling preferred
• Understanding the various International Standard/ statutory requirements like ABS/UL for E-House Solutions will be preferred.

More about us:

ABB a provides a comprehensive range of integrated automation, electrical and digital systems and services for customers in the process, hybrid and maritime industries. These offerings, coupled with deep domain knowledge in each end market, help to optimize productivity, energy efficiency, sustainability and safety of industrial processes and operations.

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.