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This position reports to:
Power Systems Engineering Manager__
As a Project Engineer in Power Systems at ABB, a global leader in technology, electrification, automation, and digitalization, you will be part of a dynamic international project team, playing a crucial role in providing innovative technical solutions for our clients.
The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid
This role is contributing to the Process Industries division in Switzerland.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Lead technical activities in international projects across the full project lifecycle, covering electrification, control, and instrumentation for industrial plants. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
- Ensure the integration of all engineering disciplines and efficient execution in line with contract specifications, quality and technical standards, safety requirements, and product compliance. Provide technical guidance on engineered High Voltage (HV) and Medium Voltage (MV) power distribution equipment and electrical studies.
- Contribute actively to design reviews, monitor the development of project deliverables, and support the preparation of claims and change requests, including new scopes of work, cost and schedule impacts, and related risk assessments.
- Engage proactively with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and equipment suppliers, from procurement through delivery to ensure equipment meets project requirements.
Qualifications for the role:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, with a focus on power distribution or a related field.
- More than 12+ years of experience in power systems, ideally as a Lead Engineer or Senior Project Engineer.
- Strong knowledge of power distribution concepts and the sizing and specification of primary and secondary equipment. Proven experience in advanced electrical network analysis and simulation, including load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, harmonic analysis, transient and dynamic stability studies, small-signal and large-signal stability assessments, EMT simulations, power quality analysis, and grid compliance evaluations for industrial, mining, and renewable energy applications. Experience with HV, MV and LV equipment, digital protection relays, and IEC 61850 engineering.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset and strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Highly self-motivated and curious, with a strong interest in learning and applying new technologies.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.
- Willingness to travel internationally approximately 25% of the time.
More about us
GREAT MINDS, GREAT MINES
From cellphones, electric vehicles, batteries, wind farms…virtually every aspect of modern life relies on the ores mined from the earth. But there must be a transformation. The demand for minerals has increased significantly, making sustainable, safe, and productive mining more crucial than ever.
Combining our advanced portfolio of electrification, automation, and digital technologies with over 130 years of experience in the mining industry, ABB is at the forefront of this transformation journey with our holistic framework eMine™
We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). This recruiting is led by Ceren Oezen, Talent Acquisition Team Lead Switzerland.
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
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, focused on power distribution or a related field
- More than 12 years of experience in power systems
- Experience as a Lead Engineer or Senior Project Engineer
- Strong knowledge of power distribution concepts and sizing and specification of primary and secondary equipment
- Experience with advanced electrical network analysis and simulation, including load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, harmonic analysis, transient and dynamic stability, small-signal and large-signal stability, EMT simulations, power quality, and grid compliance studies
- Experience with HV, MV, and LV equipment, digital protection relays, and IEC 61850 engineering
- Demonstrated leadership skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Self-motivated, curious, and interested in learning and applying new technologies
- Fluent English
- Additional language skills
- Willingness to travel internationally approximately 25% of the time
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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What We Do
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
