Senior Project Engineer - Energy Industries EHouse

ABB Schweiz AG; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join ABB as a Senior Project Engineer, where you'll lead EHouse FPSO projects, applying your expertise in Electrical Engineering. Dive into a role that blends technical challenges with innovative solutions, and enjoy flexible work arrangements within a collaborative environment aimed at driving sustainability and efficiency in energy industries.

Benefits

Exposure to cutting-edge technology

Supportive team environment

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in offshore FPSO EHouse projects.
• Familiarity with ABS and DNV requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and apply engineering techniques for project assignments.
• Design calculations including transformer and cable sizing.
• Coordinate with disciplines for on-time delivery of engineering work.

Skills

Strong communication skills in English

Proficiency in design tools (ETAP, lighting calculation)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Project Engineer - Energy Industries EHouse

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

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This position reports to

Electrical Engineering Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on EHouse FPSO projects from medium to high complexity. You will showcase your expertise by applying basic design thinking and design for excellence concepts in projects. The work model for this role is: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid, Onsite #LI-Onsite. This role contributes to the Process Automation Energy Industries EHouse Business and is based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Evaluating, selecting, and applying standard techniques and procedures to perform engineering assignments, including:
• Overall Key Single Line Diagram (SLD) & Protection Single Line Diagram (SLD)
• System studies like load flow, short circuit, transient studies, etc.
• Design calculations such as transformer sizing, battery sizing, earthing calculations, cable sizing, cable tray sizing, lighting calculations.
• Preparing data sheets & specifications for equipment like transformers, MV & LV switchgear, UPS systems, bus ducts, cable trays, earthing systems.
• Creating equipment layouts, cable routing/layouts, cable schedules, earthing designs, bus duct layouts, lighting layouts, switchgear fixing drawings.
• Producing detailed equipment drawings for transformers, switchgear, bus ducts, DC/UPS systems, NGR, Is Limitor.
• Coordinating with different disciplines and ensuring on-time delivery of all engineering deliverables as per project requirements, including coordination with customers & suppliers across locations.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Technology, preferably with a focus on Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in engineering for offshore FPSO EHouse projects.
• Familiarity with ABS and DNV requirements.
• Proficiency in design tools such as ETAP, lighting calculation, and cable sizing tools.
• Knowledge of relevant international standards, such as IEC, is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written.

What's in it for you?

• Exposure to cutting-edge technology in Process Automation with a visible impact on the future.
• A supportive, solution-driven team environment.
• Flexible work options, including hybrid work arrangements.

More about us

The Energy Industries Division serves sectors including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation, and water. We automate, digitalize, and electrify operations to support decarbonization and renewable energy development. With over 50 years of experience, we focus on delivering solutions that improve efficiency, reduce risks, operational costs, and waste, throughout the plant lifecycle. We value diversity and invite you to apply for your next career step with ABB. Visit www.abb.com to learn more about our global impact. #MyABBStory