Substation Electrical Design EngineerFlexible Alternating Current Transmission
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Design and Engineering
Regular/Permanent, Full-Time
Power Grids
Business Unit Grid Integration
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ABB Inc. seeks a Substation Electrical Design Engineer who
will be responsible for the electrical design associated with
Flexible Alternating Current Transmission systems (FACTS)
stations. The ideal candidate will hold an engineering degree
and advanced technical experience to perform necessary
responsibilities and to contribute to the successful execution
of Static Var Compensators (SVC’s) and Series Capacitors
(SC’s) tenders and projects, customer satisfaction, cost
forecasting and control, scheduling, quality and performance.
This role will also have the opportunity to conduct complex
systems analysis and function as a technical consultant to
customers in the exploration and presentation of solutions to
the market.
• Be responsible for developing conceptual electrical designs
for Static Var Compensators (SVC’s) and Series Capacitors
(SC’s) proposals/tenders based on technical specifications
and commercial requirements to ensure we have economical
and technical solutions satisfying the customer needs.
You’ll work as part of our Power Grids team, which serves
utility, industrial, and commercial customers with products and
services to help distribute electricity efficiently and reliably,
maintain power quality, and control and manage electrical
networks.
• Hold technical discussions with customers related to
proposed solutions and design concepts.
Typical duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Maintain close contact with customers and project
participants to identify and resolve issues of mutual concern
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• Perform the electrical design for projects based on technical
specifications and commercial contractual requirements to
facilitate the completion of projects and provision of service
within cost, timescale, technical and quality targets and
customer satisfaction.
• Provide all the deliverables associated to the electrical
design role in FACTS projects such as: reports, drawings etc.
• Play key role in the design reviews and approvals with
customers.
Substation Electrical Design Engineer- Flexible Alternating Current Transmission
and to seek opportunities for additional business. Attend
customer meetings as required.
• Supervise, plan and actively participate in the Factory
Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test of the Electrical
Plant with customer and/or other ABB units.
• Coordinate the purchase of panels, auxiliary systems and
other items of the electrical design during the project
execution.
• Maintain close contact with customers and project
participants to identify and resolve issues of mutual concern
and to seek opportunities for additional business. Attend
customer meetings as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience on Engineering, Procurement and Construction
projects
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical
subjects to groups of technicians and/or engineers.
• Have the ability to clearly communicate with ABB and
Customer personnel in order to successfully collaborate,
coordinate, and resolve project related activities and issues.
Problems involve recognizing situations and applying
appropriate concepts to solve problems that are usually
short-term in nature.
• Excellent technical English writing and verbal skills
• Analyze sub-contractor bid responses for inconsistencies,
oversights, thoroughness and accuracy
• Lead sub-contractor bid reviews in partnership with Supply
Chain Management
• Provide cost recommendations to the proposal team based
on the bid review analysis
• Notify the Engineering Manager and the Project Managers
of any difficulties encountered in the engineering and design
that may adversely impact safety, reliability, quality, cost, or
schedule of the ABB project deliverables, and provide
recommendations for solutions.
• Provide construction, installation & commissioning support
• Effective in teamwork, proactive willingness to support
coworkers when needed and open to input and ideas of others
• Ability to manage multiple projects and a desire to deliver to
customers a quality, completed project that meets or exceeds
the customer’s expectations.
• Desire to learn and continuously increase competences and
skills.
•One year of experience with Electrical CAD software such as
Autocad or e3.
• Travel is required; up to 30% both domestic and
international.
• Basic knowledge of applicable American Nation Standards
Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers(IEEE) standards.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that
would permit them to work for ABB in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering -and• Minimum two (2) years of experience in electrical design or
electrical installation on substation projects
Ideally this role could be filled at a more senior level if
candidates meet the following qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering -and• Minimum five (5) years of experience in electrical design or
electrical installation on substation projects -or• Master's degree in Engineering -and• Minimum three (3) years of experience in electrical design
or electrical installation on substation projects.
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Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB
ABB 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:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_post
er.pdf
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm.
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP
Substation Electrical Design Engineer- Flexible Alternating Current Transmission
_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
As 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.
ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation
technologies that enable utility, industry, and transport and
infrastructure customers to improve their performance while
lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies
operates in roughly 100 countries and employs about 140,000
people.
Our ambition.
Your legacy.
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Substation Electrical Design Engineer- Flexible Alternating Current Transmission