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Senior Engineering Manager You role and responsibilities
As the Sr. Project Engineer - Protection & Control, you will be responsible for designing and executing the protection and control engineering components of projects and ensure that all related activities are performed in accordance with ABB policy, contractual agreements, quality standards, HSE requirements, financial targets, and schedule commitments. Also, you will be responsible for engineering analysis and troubleshooting for automation, control, and protection in power systems. Approach customers with integrity and respect for long lasting relationships. You will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives per business metric. For this position, we are open to candidates being full remote or working out of our Houston, TX or Lake Mary, FL offices. This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions group in the United States. Responsibilities
Engineering & Technical Execution:
Lead protection and control engineering design for MV/LV systems, including relay selection, logic implementation, IEC61850 configuration, documentation, and testing support (FAT/SAT). Customer & Sales Engagement:
Provide presales technical support, develop proof-of-concept demos, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer requirements are met. Process Improvement & Risk Management:
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage change processes, and assess project risks to ensure timely and quality delivery of engineering solutions. Communication & Collaboration:
Effectively communicate technical concepts across teams and levels, coordinate engineering tasks, and contribute to planning and control of protection and control architectures. Qualifications for the role
Bachelors Degree with strong relevant experience strongly preferred; Masters Degree preferred. Candidates with no degree and commensurate experience will also be considered. Minimum of 8 years of experience in power systems design / testing / commissioning regarding protection and control. Strong technical background and knowledge of protection and control systems for LV / MV and HV power systems. Familiar with power system architectures, troubleshooting tools for protection systems and power systems analysis. Proven experience with IEC 61850 based substation automation schemes. Experience with other protective relay communication protocols including DNP & Modbus is highly desirable. Customer focused. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to travel up to 40%. More about us
ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage switchgear, protection devices, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, and low-voltage switchgear for ANSI standard markets. What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work - your ideas, your energy, your ambition. Youll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day. ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, and other protected characteristics as required by law. EEO and accommodations
For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) website. Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting ABB HR. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this description. Benefits
Health, Life & Disability: Medical plan options, dental plan options, vision, company paid life insurance, AD&D, optional voluntary coverage, short and long term disability, and other voluntary benefits. Retirement: 401(k) with company contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Time off: 11 paid holidays; vacation under policy for salaried roles. Estimated base salary range: $98,700 – $157,920 annually. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Senior Engineering Manager You role and responsibilities
As the Sr. Project Engineer - Protection & Control, you will be responsible for designing and executing the protection and control engineering components of projects and ensure that all related activities are performed in accordance with ABB policy, contractual agreements, quality standards, HSE requirements, financial targets, and schedule commitments. Also, you will be responsible for engineering analysis and troubleshooting for automation, control, and protection in power systems. Approach customers with integrity and respect for long lasting relationships. You will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives per business metric. For this position, we are open to candidates being full remote or working out of our Houston, TX or Lake Mary, FL offices. This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions group in the United States. Responsibilities
Engineering & Technical Execution:
Lead protection and control engineering design for MV/LV systems, including relay selection, logic implementation, IEC61850 configuration, documentation, and testing support (FAT/SAT). Customer & Sales Engagement:
Provide presales technical support, develop proof-of-concept demos, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer requirements are met. Process Improvement & Risk Management:
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage change processes, and assess project risks to ensure timely and quality delivery of engineering solutions. Communication & Collaboration:
Effectively communicate technical concepts across teams and levels, coordinate engineering tasks, and contribute to planning and control of protection and control architectures. Qualifications for the role
Bachelors Degree with strong relevant experience strongly preferred; Masters Degree preferred. Candidates with no degree and commensurate experience will also be considered. Minimum of 8 years of experience in power systems design / testing / commissioning regarding protection and control. Strong technical background and knowledge of protection and control systems for LV / MV and HV power systems. Familiar with power system architectures, troubleshooting tools for protection systems and power systems analysis. Proven experience with IEC 61850 based substation automation schemes. Experience with other protective relay communication protocols including DNP & Modbus is highly desirable. Customer focused. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to travel up to 40%. More about us
ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage switchgear, protection devices, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, and low-voltage switchgear for ANSI standard markets. What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work - your ideas, your energy, your ambition. Youll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day. ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, and other protected characteristics as required by law. EEO and accommodations
For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) website. Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting ABB HR. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this description. Benefits
Health, Life & Disability: Medical plan options, dental plan options, vision, company paid life insurance, AD&D, optional voluntary coverage, short and long term disability, and other voluntary benefits. Retirement: 401(k) with company contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Time off: 11 paid holidays; vacation under policy for salaried roles. Estimated base salary range: $98,700 – $157,920 annually. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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