Power Systems Engineer

About the role

ABB is looking for experienced Power Systems Engineers to join its North Europe team, reporting to the ELSE Cluster Manager. You will work on complex projects for global clients in a hybrid, Li-hybrid setting, developing technical and solution-development skills to become an industry-recognized consulting engineer. The work model is hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical input and leadership on complex projects and work closely with clients to turn their needs into engineering solutions.
• Ensure project outputs meet client expectations, quality standards, timeframes and budgets.
• Carry out power systems analysis using industry-leading methodologies and software tools.
• Prepare detailed technical and non-technical reports with clear recommendations.
• Attend client meetings remotely and build trusted relationships.
• Track and report on project performance and client satisfaction.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers and take part in online training where applicable.

Typical projects

• Load flow, short circuit, protection coordination and system resilience studies.
• Electrical safety and power quality studies, including arc flash, harmonics and earthing assessments.
• Grid connection and renewable energy integration projects.
• Reliability assessments and failure investigations for critical electrical infrastructure.
• Software-based engineering solutions and emerging technology evaluations.
• Support for wind energy projects from design through installation and commissioning.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in power systems engineering.
• Proven experience in protection system design, settings development and coordination studies, including transformer and bus differential protection, REF and directional protection.
• Ability to communicate in English and present technical concepts clearly.

Required skills

• Power system studies: short circuit, protection coordination and arc flash analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of tools such as SKM, EasyPower, ETAP or similar.
• Electrical calculations and design in line with IEC standards.
• Knowledge of power quality, harmonics and renewable energy integration is an advantage.