Senior Electrical Engineer

ABB Schweiz AG; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Energy Industries Division is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Houston, TX. The role includes project execution, contract compliance, and customer satisfaction for large projects, focusing on electrical design and system integration. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, along with over 8 years of experience in the field. This position offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in engineering, working as an Electrical Engineer.
• Sound knowledge of engineering techniques, processes, and tools.
• Candidates must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project execution, contract compliance, customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate activities and provide technical advice to project participants.
• Develop engineering documentation including Single Line Diagrams and Power System Studies.

Skills

Knowledge of engineering techniques

Project execution

Contract compliance

Customer satisfaction

Technical advice provision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

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This position reports to

Director of Engineering, South Office

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for project execution, contract compliance, customer satisfaction and financial return for one or more complex and/or large projects. You will also coordinate activities and provide technical advice to project participants, develop,recommend and implement initiatives to ensure customer satisfaction, and improve performance.Electrical Systems Engineering encompasses the planning, design, development, testing, installation, and coordination of related activities involving electrical/electronic components and systems. You will perform various engineering duties requiring the exercise of judgment and application of standard engineering principles and practices, pursue initiatives to improve effectiveness of the group, and increase customer satisfaction.The work model for the role is: HybridThis role is contributing to the Process Automation Energy Industries division.You will be mainly accountable for:• Electrical design and integration of systems into E-Houses and control buildings housing switchgear, automation or telecom equipment. Cable ducts, lighting panels, circuit breaker panels, FACP integration, HVAC integration and more.• Relay integration and programming for protection and various control schemes• Plan, support and/or coordinate major project requirements and specifications. Determine most effective means of accomplishing objectives, develop schedules for technical deliverables, conduct and coordinate related activities. Ensure that overall efforts are in concert with customer and Company requirements.• Develop detailed engineering documentation including: Single Line Diagrams, Power System Studies (Arc Flash, Load Flow, Short Circuit, etc.), Network Diagrams, Protective Device Settings, and Substation Layouts.Our team dynamicsYou will join a dynamic and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree
• 8+ years of experience in engineering, working as an Electrical Engineer
• Sound knowledge of engineering techniques, processes, and tools
• Candidates must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
• Position will be based in Houston, TX
• Reimbursement for relocation is not available
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStoryWe look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative 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.pdfAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative 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.MyBenefitsABB.com