Senior Project Engineer

ABB Inc.; New Jersey; Remote; USD 98,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer - Protection & Control in New Jersey. The role involves engineering design, customer engagement, and continuous improvement in power systems. Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of experience and strong technical knowledge of protection and control systems. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

401(k) with company contributions

Paid holidays and vacation

Health and life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in power systems.
• Strong technical background in protection systems.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Lead protection and control engineering design for MV/LV systems.
• Provide presales technical support and develop demos.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Power systems design

Protection and control systems knowledge

Communication skills

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

IEC 61850

DNP

Modbus

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to: Senior Engineering Manager

Overview

This position contributes to the Electrification Distribution Solutions group in the United States. As the Sr. Project Engineer - Protection & Control, you will be responsible for designing and executing the protection and control engineering components of projects and ensuring that all related activities are performed in accordance with ABB policy, contractual agreements, quality standards, HSE requirements, financial targets, and schedule commitments. You will also perform engineering analysis and troubleshoot automation, control, and protection in power systems. You should approach customers with integrity and respect for long lasting relationships, using your experience and expertise to solve problems and achieve objectives per business metrics. This role can be remote or based in Houston, TX or Lake Mary, FL.

Responsibilities

• Engineering & Technical Execution: Lead protection and control engineering design for MV/LV systems, including relay selection, logic implementation, IEC61850 configuration, documentation, and testing support (FAT/SAT).
• Customer & Sales Engagement: Provide presales technical support, develop proof-of-concept demos, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Process Improvement & Risk Management: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage change processes, and assess project risks to ensure timely and quality delivery of engineering solutions.
• Communication & Collaboration: Effectively communicate technical concepts across teams and levels, coordinate engineering tasks, and contribute to planning and control of protection and control architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with strong experience; Masters preferred. Candidates with no degree and commensurate experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in power systems design / testing / commissioning regarding protection and control.
• Strong technical background and knowledge of protection and control systems for LV / MV and HV power systems.
• Familiar with power system architectures, troubleshooting tools for protection systems and power systems analysis.
• Proven experience with IEC 61850 based substation automation schemes.
• Experience with other protective relay communication protocols including DNP & Modbus is highly desirable.
• Customer focused. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening grid resilience. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions serving utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. ABB Ability enabled connected solutions at its core, with a portfolio including medium-voltage switchgear, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, and low-voltage switchgear for ANSI markets.

What’s in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, energy, and 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.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities in the United States. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, or other protected characteristics under federal and state law. For more information regarding EEO rights as an applicant, visit the EEO page of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between 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. Reasonable accommodations for accessibility may be requested by calling the same number or emailing US-AskHR at ABB.

Benefits and retirement

Benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company contributions, ESAP, paid holidays, vacation under a permissive time away policy, and a range of health, life, disability, and other voluntary benefits. The base salary range for this position is approximately $98,700 – $157,920 annually.

To learn more about benefits, visit MyBenefitsABB.com or ABB’s careers site.

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