Protection and Control Design EngineerAt ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
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Engineering Solutions Director

Your role and responsibilities

As part of the ABB’s Protection and Control Design Engineering team, you will be responsible to deliver electrical system protection and control design services. As a protection and control design engineer you are responsible for working with project managers to ensure that the work executes and satisfies project specifications. While this is a remote position, preferred candidates will be located in the Sacramento, CA area. This role is contributing to the Electrification Service Division in the United States. You will be mainly accountable for:•\tApply engineering knowledge to perform project engineering duties for new and existing utility substations, industrial and commercial facilities. Duties include, but are not limited to, planning, coordinating, and performing new and retrofit protection & control / automation designs for engineered systems.•\tDevelop engineering design documentation (with supervision), which include but is not limited to, SLMR diagrams, control building & panel layout diagrams, AC & DC schematics, logic diagrams, cable schedules, bill of materials and engineering reports.•\tWork independently and with a diverse team of multi-discipline engineers / technical personnel, project managers and suppliers, in the delivery of protection & control / automation design projects for customers.•\tDeveloping relationships and actively maintaining a technical knowledge exchange with key technical contacts.

Qualifications for the role

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Computer engineering from an accredited institution required.5+ years of experience required.PE License strongly preferred. Ability to obtain a PE License required. Ability to read, correctly interpret, and apply electrical one-lines, schematics, and instruction manuals.Proficient software experience should include Easy Power, SKM Powertools, ETAP, Aspen, and EMTP.Willingness to work in a multi-task environment and work with minimal supervision.Willingness to perform field duties as requiredCandidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB's Service Division partners with our customers to improve the availability, reliability, predictability and sustainability of electrical products and installations. The Division’s extensive service portfolio offers product care, modernization, and advisory services to improve performance, extend equipment lifetime and deliver new levels of operational and sustainable efficiency. We help customers keep resources in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them, and then recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of their useful life.We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStoryWe look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABBABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $79,800 and $148,200 annually. #LI-RemotemyBenefitsABB.com