Senior Project Electrical Engineer - Hybrid Lead

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Senior Project Electrical Engineer to lead multidisciplinary electrical projects from concept through commissioning. You will provide technical leadership, coordinate across disciplines, and serve as the primary interface for customers and internal stakeholders.

The role is hybrid, based in Houston, TX or Calgary. You will lead engineering reviews, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with standards while supporting FAT/SAT and startup activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary electrical projects.
• Experience in at least two areas: power system studies, substation design, protection and control, PMS, SCADA or DCS.
• Lead Electrical Engineer on complex projects and coordinate multi-discipline teams.
• PE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support electrical projects with technical leadership and adherence to scope, schedule, and quality.
• Develop, review, and approve electrical deliverables per codes and ABB practices.
• Lead customer technical meetings and design reviews with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Manage scope, risks, schedules, and change management in collaboration with Project Management.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Coordinate and oversee multi-discipline vendors and subcontractors.
• Assist with proposal development and engineering estimates.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Power systems

Protection & control

Industrial automation

Standards knowledge

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering designation (PE) preferred

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

EasyPower

Job description

ABB is seeking a Senior Project Electrical Engineer to lead multidisciplinary electrical projects from concept through commissioning. You will provide technical leadership, coordinate across disciplines, and serve as the primary interface for customers and internal stakeholders.

The role is hybrid, based in Houston, TX or Calgary. You will lead engineering reviews, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with standards while supporting FAT/SAT and startup activities.