ABB Inc.
Overview
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: Senior Engineering Manager Your 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. You will also be responsible for engineering analysis and troubleshooting for automation, control, and protection in power systems. You will approach customers with integrity and respect for long lasting relationships, and use your experience to solve problems and develop objectives per business metrics. This role can be remote or based in Houston, TX or Lake Mary, FL offices. This role contributes to the Electrification Distribution Solutions group in the United States. You will be mainly accountable for: 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
Requirements 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/HV power systems. Familiarity 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 with 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, circuit breakers, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, and low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets. Why ABB
What's in it for you We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, energy, and ambition. You'll 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, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, visit the EEO website. Open positions and accommodations information are available by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Resumes and applications will not be accepted via this manner. This position may be remote. #LI-Remote Benefits ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees includes health, life, disability, retirement, time off and other voluntary programs. Go to MyBenefitsABB.com for details. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: Senior Engineering Manager Your 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. You will also be responsible for engineering analysis and troubleshooting for automation, control, and protection in power systems. You will approach customers with integrity and respect for long lasting relationships, and use your experience to solve problems and develop objectives per business metrics. This role can be remote or based in Houston, TX or Lake Mary, FL offices. This role contributes to the Electrification Distribution Solutions group in the United States. You will be mainly accountable for: 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
Requirements 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/HV power systems. Familiarity 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 with 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, circuit breakers, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, and low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets. Why ABB
What's in it for you We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, energy, and ambition. You'll 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, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, visit the EEO website. Open positions and accommodations information are available by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Resumes and applications will not be accepted via this manner. This position may be remote. #LI-Remote Benefits ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees includes health, life, disability, retirement, time off and other voluntary programs. Go to MyBenefitsABB.com for details. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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