Power Systems Engineer

ABB; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Savings Plan with Company Contrib

Employee discount program

Job summary

ABB is seeking experienced Power Systems Engineers to contribute to complex engineering projects for global clients. You will work in a practical, adaptable role, providing technical input and leadership on power system studies, protection coordination, and grid integration, with a focus on delivering reliable and safe electrical solutions.

The role offers a remote/hybrid work model, opportunities to mentor junior engineers, and exposure to industry-leading software like SKM, EasyPower, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 3+ years of experience in power systems engineering, applying technical expertise to deliver reliable, safe and efficient electrical solutions.
• You are highly skilled in power system studies, including short circuit, protection coordination and arc flash analysis, and enjoy working on complex electrical infrastructure projects.
• You possess advanced knowledge of industry-leading power system analysis tools such as SKM, EasyPower, ETAP or similar.
• You have proven experience in protection system design, settings development and coordination studies, with exposure to transformer and bus differential protection, REF and directional protection schemes.
• You have experience performing electrical calculations and developing designs in accordance with relevant IEC standards and ANSI standards.
• Knowledge of power quality, harmonics and renewable energy integration studies would be an advantage.
• You are passionate about solving technical challenges, collaborating with clients and stakeholders, and continuously expanding your expertise.
• You are at ease communicating in English and can clearly present technical concepts to a wide range of audiences

Responsibilities

• Providing technical input and leadership on a variety of complex projects.
• Working closely with clients to understand their technical and business requirements and translating them into practical engineering solutions.
• Ensuring project outputs meet client expectations, quality standards, timeframes, and budget requirements.
• Conducting in-depth power systems analysis using industry-leading methodologies and software tools.
• Preparing detailed technical and non-technical reports, presenting clear recommendations and actionable insights.
• Attending client meetings remotely, building trusted relationships and managing expectations through effective communication and responsiveness.
• Tracking and reporting on project performance and client satisfaction.
• Mentoring, coaching and developing more junior engineers. Online training to be delivered where applicable.

Skills

Power system studies

Protection coordination

Arc flash analysis

Client communication

Project leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

EasyPower

ETAP

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

ELSE Cluster Manager North Europe

In this role you will work as a power engineer on a range of exciting projects for global clients in a rewarding team environment, developing technical and solution development skills to develop into an industry-recognized consulting engineer. The position would suit a practical and adaptable individual who wishes to work in a progressive, innovative electrical consultancy.

We are seeking experienced Power Systems Engineers who are eager to deepen their technical expertise and contribute to complex engineering projects for global clients. This role is ideal for a practical, adaptable, and technically driven engineer who wants to grow into an industry-recognized consulting specialist within a progressive and innovative electrical consultancy environment.

The work model for the role is: remote/hybrid.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing technical input and leadership on a variety of complex projects.


• Working closely with clients to understand their technical and business requirements and translating them into practical engineering solutions.


• Ensuring project outputs meet client expectations, quality standards, timeframes, and budget requirements.


• Conducting in-depth power systems analysis using industry-leading methodologies and software tools.


• Preparing detailed technical and non-technical reports, presenting clear recommendations and actionable insights.


• Attending client meetings remotely, building trusted relationships and managing expectations through effective communication and responsiveness.


• Tracking and reporting on project performance and client satisfaction.


• Mentoring, coaching and developing more junior engineers. Online training to be delivered where applicable.

Typical projects include

• Power system studies include load flow, short circuit, protection coordination and system resilience assessments.


• Electrical safety and power quality studies, including arc flash, harmonics and earthing assessments.


• Grid connection and renewable energy integration projects, covering stability, harmonics and compliance analyses.


• Reliability assessments and failure investigations for critical electrical infrastructure.


• Software-based engineering solutions and emerging technology evaluations.


• Supporting wind energy projects from design through installation and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required.


• 3+ years of experience in power systems engineering, applying technical expertise to deliver reliable, safe and efficient electrical solutions.


• You are highly skilled in power system studies, including short circuit, protection coordination and arc flash analysis, and enjoy working on complex electrical infrastructure projects.


• You possess advanced knowledge of industry-leading power system analysis tools such as SKM, EasyPower, ETAP or similar.


• You have proven experience in protection system design, settings development and coordination studies, with exposure to transformer and bus differential protection, REF and directional protection schemes.


• You have experience performing electrical calculations and developing designs in accordance with relevant IEC standards and ANSI standards.


• Knowledge of power quality, harmonics and renewable energy integration studies would be an advantage.


• You are passionate about solving technical challenges, collaborating with clients and stakeholders, and continuously expanding your expertise.


• You are at ease communicating in English and can clearly present technical concepts to a wide range of audiences

What's In It For You

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

More About Us

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affintive Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affintive Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.


• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus


• Vision benefit


• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)


• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)


• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums


• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid


• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.


• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance


• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks


• Employee Assistance Program


• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption


• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions


• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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