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This position reports to:
Local Division Manager__
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to be a design authority for an engineering discipline. Each day, you will complete assignments on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects in a cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring assignments are completed in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid
This role is contributing to the Energy Industries division in Australia, reporting to the Engineering Manager. Main stakeholders are Head of Project Management, internal suppliers, external contractors, Local Division Manager, Local Division Controller, Service Manager and Service Sales Manager.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Provide project‑level technical ownership and integration across engineering packages including eHouses, transformers, LV/MV switchgear, protection, controls, and power‑system modelling.
Define and manage technical requirements; lead technical reviews within discipline; track and close review comments to meet customer standards compliance.
As applicable, coordinate local customer and grid‑connection deliverables (dynamic models, performance data).
Maintain design configuration control (document register, revision management, as‑built reconciliation).
Act as the primary liaison between the design contractor, internal engineering teams, and project stakeholders for primary and/or secondary electrical systems.
Manage interface alignment with other area leads to ensure constructable and clash-free designs.
Monitor progress of deliverables, identify risks and opportunities, and escalate to the Engineering Manager.
Support installation, commissioning and energisation planning; ensure design intent is preserved through field execution.
Qualifications for the role
Minimum 5 years in electrical or power‑systems projects with design oversight and integration responsibility, specifically in eHouses, LV/MV Switchgear, and Protection.
Proven ability to interpret, apply and manage compliance with stringent and wide‑ranging customer standards and specifications, ensuring that all design outputs meet or exceed those requirements.
Comprehensive knowledge of Australian Standards and the ability to apply them in practice.
Understanding and application of electrical industry best practice — for example: applying Safety‑in‑Design principles, adopting proven IEC/IEEE methods, prioritising maintainability and reliability, and integrating sustainability and whole‑of‑life considerations into design.
Strong project coordination and organisational skills to own multiple electrical design packages concurrently.
Possess a knowledge of specialized software/platforms such as PSSE/PowerFactory/PSCAD, ETAP, AutoCAD, and EPLAN.
Demonstrated ability to review power‑system studies and identify material non‑compliances.
Strong stakeholder coordination, risk‑management and technical‑communication skills.
What's in it for you?
Be part of a team driving the global energy transition. At ABB, you'll work on innovative projects, grow your expertise alongside industry leaders, and build your career in an inclusive environment, supported by flexible work options, learning opportunities, and competitive employee benefits.
More about us
The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost,while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of experience in electrical or power-systems projects with design oversight and integration responsibility
- Experience specifically with eHouses, LV/MV switchgear, and protection
- Ability to interpret, apply, and manage compliance with customer standards and specifications
- Comprehensive knowledge of Australian Standards
- Knowledge of electrical industry best practices, including Safety-in-Design, IEC/IEEE methods, maintainability, reliability, sustainability, and whole-of-life considerations
- Strong project coordination and organisational skills for managing multiple electrical design packages
- Knowledge of PSSE, PowerFactory, PSCAD, ETAP, AutoCAD, and EPLAN
- Ability to review power-system studies and identify material non-compliances
- Strong stakeholder coordination, risk-management, and technical-communication skills
ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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