Senior Electrical Engineer MV Switchgear & Power Electronics

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

7 days ago

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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.