Technical Specialist - Power System Study

ABB; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Marine & Ports in Bangalore is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to act as a design authority for power-system studies of medium to large networks. You will perform evaluations, prepare estimates and technical offers, and support testing, installation and commissioning activities.

The role requires a master’s degree in Power system Analysis, 4–8 years of relevant experience, and hands-on knowledge of standard software tools. Experience with 300+ bus networks is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Power system Analysis or related field.
• 4–8 years of relevant experience.
• Hands on experience with power system study software (ETAP/NEPLAN/SKM/PS CAD/DigSILENT/CYME).
• Executed at least two power system studies for networks 300 buses and above.
• MV/LV switchgear package and detail engineering experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating, selecting, and applying standard techniques and procedures for engineering assignments.
• Kick off meeting (KOM) with the client to agree on scope and deviations.
• Preparing the man-hour estimate, technical and commercial offers for the project.
• Providing technical support for testing, installation and commissioning activities.
• Conducting power system studies: Load flow, Short circuit, Dynamic motor starting, Harmonic analysis, Transient & load shedding, Relay coordination, Arc flash, Insulation coordination, Transformer inrush, Renewable energy and grid integration.
• Preparing study reports and harmonic measurements at site.

Skills

Power systems studies

Project execution

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Power system Analysis

Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics

Tools

ETAP

NEPLAN

SKM Power

PS CAD

DigSILENT

CYME

Job description

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:

Engineering Manager

Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)

In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as a design authority for an engineering discipline with low to medium complexity. Each day, you will complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects in a cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by applying basic design thinking/design for excellence concepts in projects.

The work model for the role is: Li-Onsite

This role is contributing to the Process Automation business for Marine & Ports division based in Bangalore, India.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Evaluating, selecting, and applying standard techniques and procedures to perform engineering assignments.
• Kick off meeting (KOM) with the client to mutually agree on scope of work and deviations.
• Preparing the man hour estimate, technical and commercial offer for the project
• Providing technical support for testing, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Conducting Power system studies such as,
  • Load flow study
  • Short circuit study
  • Dynamic Motor starting study
  • Harmonic analysis
  • Transient & load shedding study
  • Relay coordination study with Unit protection
  • Arc flash study
  • Insulation co-ordination study
  • Transformer inrush current study
  • Renewable Energy and Grid Integration Studies
  Preparation of study report. Harmonic measurement at site

Qualifications for the role

• Candidate should have a master’s degree in Power system Analysis/ Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics
• 4 to 8 years of relevant experience
• Hands on and working knowledge on any one of power systems study software such as ETAP/ NEPLAN/ SKM Power /PS CAD/ DigSILENT/ CYME tools etc.
• Must have successfully executed at least two power system studies projects for big networks involving 300buses and above independently.
• Project execution experience in MV, LV switchgear package and detail engineering would be an added advantage.

More about us

ABB Marine & Ports supplies world-leading technologies that are driving the evolution of sustainable shipping. Electrical propulsion, data-driven decision support and integrated solutions for ship and shore from ABB are paving the way to a zero-emission marine industry, providing greater efficiency and reliability to shipowners, and preparing vessels to meet the demands of tomorrow. Our automation and electrical solutions are making port and terminal operations safer, greener and more productive.

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.