Power Systems Engineer – Remote/Hybrid, Lead Complex Projects

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

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