Project Engineer - Electrical

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Senior level
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The Role
Designs and engineers electrical systems for industrial automation projects, including SLDs, protection systems, equipment sizing, layouts, cable routing, earthing, lighting, and control-panel schematics. Prepares equipment specifications, engineering schedules, and detailed project documentation. The role requires coordination across project activities, technical leadership, and delivery of optimized electrical solutions. Commissioning experience and pre-bid engineering exposure are advantageous.
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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Engineering Manager
 
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as a design authority for an electrical engineering discipline with medium complexity. Each day, you will complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects in a cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by applying basic and detailed design thinking/design for excellence concepts in projects.
The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid
This role is contributing to the Process Automation business for BA Function Operation Centers and Quality division based in Bangalore, India

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Perform Basic and detail Engineering activities and provide optimized solutions for the Electrical system in industrial projects. Prepare overall key SLD, Auxiliary AC/ DC SLD & protection SLD.
  • Design calculations including transformer sizing (Power, Distribution and Converter), Battery and UPS sizing, DG sizing, VFD Sizing, earthing calculation, cable sizing, cable tray sizing, lighting calculation, lightning calculation.
  • Prepare data sheet & specification for all equipment used in industries like transformer, GCB, bus duct, MV switchgear (Both AIS and GIS), LV Switchgear, Battery/ UPS system, VFD, DG set, cable, cable tray, earthing & lightning, Communication Equipment’s.
  • Detail Engineering – Equipment layout & section, earthing layout design, cable routing / cable tray layout, cable schedule & termination schedule preparation, bus duct layout, lighting layout, lightning layout, switchgear fixing arrangement drawing.
  • Develop Schematics for Control and Protection Panels, Synchronizing Panels, MV and LV Switchgears based on project specific requirement. Develop of Block Logic Diagram for MV and LV Switchgear.
  • Prepare Engineering Schedule in line with agreed document deliverable list, matching engineering portion of project schedule.

Qualifications for the role

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience for Engineering candidate
  • Should have worked in at least 2-4 large size projects as Project Engineer.
  • Pre-Bid Engineering, Bid & Proposal exposure is an added advantage.
  • Proficiency in using design tools like earthing, lighting calculation tools etc.
  • Strong technical leadership skills, interpersonal skills, effective communication skills.
  • Commissioning experience of Electrical Equipment's is preferred.

More about us

ABB a provides a comprehensive range of integrated automation, electrical and digital systems and services for customers in the process, hybrid and maritime industries. These offerings, coupled with deep domain knowledge in each end market, help to optimize productivity, energy efficiency, sustainability and safety of industrial processes and operations.


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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 5–8 years of relevant engineering experience
  • Experience working on at least 2–4 large projects as a Project Engineer
  • Proficiency with electrical design tools, including earthing and lighting calculation tools
  • Strong technical leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Pre-bid engineering, bidding, and proposal experience
  • Commissioning experience with electrical equipment

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  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.

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Year Founded: 1988

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ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com

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