R&D Senior Electrical Engineer

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer in Richmond, VA to drive power electronics design and MV switchgear development. You will lead engineering efforts, draft electrical schematics, and ensure designs meet customer specs and safety standards.

Join a team responsible for AIS and GIS solutions, collaborating with cross-functional experts to strengthen our technology roadmap and IP portfolio.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Power Electronics; postgraduate qualifications desirable.
• Advanced expertise in Power Electronics with 5+ years designing and maintaining power electronic systems.
• Experience as a project leader or senior contributor with ability to guide juniors.
• Strong understanding of 3-phase systems; knowledge of power systems, AutoCAD or circuit simulation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expertise by integrating latest tools, technologies, and methodologies.
• Identify new approaches to technical challenges and validate concepts.
• Document findings, designs, and engineering work for knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to IP generation and support IP strategy.
• Lead design and engineering of MV switchgear (AIS/GIS) solutions.
• Develop electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and protection philosophies.
• Specify and select components: breakers, relays, busbars, CTs/VTs, interlocks.
• Perform short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, thermal analyses.
• Interpret customer specs and design tailored switchgear solutions.

Skills

Power Electronics

Project Leadership

3-Phase Systems

AutoCAD

Circuit Simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics

Postgraduate qualifications desirable

Tools

AutoCAD

Circuit simulation 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: R&D Team Lead

In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. You will contribute significantly to successful project outcomes within technology, product, and solution development, including associated Intellectual Property (IP).

You will act as a key point of expertise in Research & Development, troubleshooting, and product engineering support. You will also apply your deep technical knowledge to propose and implement innovative ideas that strengthen our technology roadmap.

This role is an onsite in Richmond, VA and supports the Critical Power Group.

Our product portfolio spans Power Conditioning Product and Medium Voltage UPS systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintaining recognized expertise by integrating the latest developments in tools, technologies, and methodologies.
• Identifying new approaches to technical challenges by forming hypotheses and validating innovative concepts.
• Documenting findings, designs, and engineering work to support ongoing improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Contributing to IP generation in your area of specialization and supporting project-level IP strategy.
• Lead design and engineering of MV switchgear systems, including air-insulated (AIS) and gas-insulated (GIS) solutions
• Develop electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and protection & control philosophies
• Specify and select components: circuit breakers, contactors, relays, busbars, CTs/VTs, and interlocking systems
• Perform electrical calculations: short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, thermal, and dielectric analyses
• Analyze and interpret customer technical specifications and design tailored switchgear solutions

Job Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Power Electronics Engineering; postgraduate qualifications are desirable.
• Advanced expertise in Power Electronics with a minimum of 5 years' experience designing and maintaining power electronic systems within specialist teams.
• Demonstrated experience as a project leader or senior project contributor, with strong understanding of tools, methodologies, and best practices - and the ability to guide junior colleagues.
• Strong understanding of 3‑phase systems and Power Electronics; additional knowledge of power systems, AutoCAD, or circuit simulation tools is advantageous.
• Proven ability to apply innovative thinking and technical creativity across complex R&D assignments.
• Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in USA

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.

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