Senior R&D Electrical Engineer — MV Switchgear & Power Electronics

ABB; Richmond (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

ESAP (Employee Stock Acquisition Plan)

Health, life & disability benefits

Job summary

ABB in Richmond, VA, seeks a senior electrical engineer specializing in power electronics to lead MV switchgear design and related electrical schematics work. You will advance IP generation, guide junior engineers, and apply deep technical knowledge to meet customer specifications and project needs.

The role focuses on 3-phase power systems, circuit protection, and innovative engineering within an onsite team in the United States. ABB offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

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.
• Experience as a project leader or senior contributor, with ability to guide junior colleagues.
• Strong understanding of 3‑phase systems; additional knowledge of power systems, AutoCAD, or circuit simulation tools is advantageous.
• Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in USA

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

Skills

Power Electronics

3-phase systems

AutoCAD

Circuit simulation

Project leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Circuit simulation tools

Job description

ABB in Richmond, VA, seeks a senior electrical engineer specializing in power electronics to lead MV switchgear design and related electrical schematics work. You will advance IP generation, guide junior engineers, and apply deep technical knowledge to meet customer specifications and project needs.

The role focuses on 3-phase power systems, circuit protection, and innovative engineering within an onsite team in the United States. ABB offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.