ABB
Senior Service Engineer – Paralleling Switchgear
In this role you will have the opportunity to execute service work of medium to high complexity as per work instructions and ABB guidelines. Each day, you will deliver excellent customer service to satisfy customers. You will also showcase your expertise by working with customers to identify opportunities in the installed base, to improve system performance and operational performance.
The work model for the role is: Remote. This role is contributing to the Electrification Service division.
Responsibilities
Provide a deliverable paralleling switchgear system that can perform the following modes of operation: Open Transition, Closed Transition, Peak Shave, Load Shed, Load Add, Balance of Plant.
Lead site deliverables for the customer, maintain a schedule, document changes in scope, document site delays, and interface with Project Manager.
Lead a site commissioning team that consists of switchgear engineers, power delivery field engineers, generator technicians and electrical contractors.
Maintain interface with product engineering team for project scope, system sequence of operation, and field modifications.
Complete project and daily reports consisting of short duration safety plans, field service reports, redlines, and method of procedure.
Ensure completion and compliance with all safety requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (Electrical Engineering preferred) and 8+ years of field commissioning experience as a site lead engineer. Equivalent Field Experience and Technical Training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
Experience with PLC, RTU, DCS, and Computer controlled SCADA systems with a focus on Power Delivery equipment and Paralleling Switchgear Operations including PLC programming and interface to Paralleling Switchgear Design. Mandatory understanding of Power Delivery equipment as it pertains to data center and healthcare application.
Experience with SCADA, HMI, or GUI (all are operator interfaces) mostly developed around Cimplicity, WonderWare, iFix (Proficiency), Citect, and RSView applications. The ability to create the graphic interface the customer uses to operate and manage the system.
Fundamental understanding of hardware network design and various communication protocols such as ControlNet, Modbus, Profinet, etc. This involves polling or extracting information out of the field devices.
Ability to interpret the Protective Relay settings in relationship to the system.
Deep understanding of Distributed Energy Resources (diesel generator, steam/gas turbines, solar, wind, hydro, and battery storage systems that can island or operate in parallel with the utility grid is helpful).
Knowledge of synchronization hardware such as Woodward Governor is essential.
Operation, controls and testing of all aspects of low voltage and medium voltage switchgear.
Ability to travel within & outside assigned territory, including overnight stays – up to 85%.
Candidates must already have a work authorization that allows them to work for ABB in the United States.
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.
Why ABB?
What’s In It For You
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your 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 their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the EEO pages of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between 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 Individuals with Disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if you are unable or limited in your ability to use ABB's career site due to a disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by emailing US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees includes health, life, disability, retirement and time-off details. Go to MyBenefitsABB.com for more information.
Salary: This position is expected to pay between $79,800 and $127,680 annually.
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The work model for the role is: Remote. This role is contributing to the Electrification Service division.
Responsibilities
Provide a deliverable paralleling switchgear system that can perform the following modes of operation: Open Transition, Closed Transition, Peak Shave, Load Shed, Load Add, Balance of Plant.
Lead site deliverables for the customer, maintain a schedule, document changes in scope, document site delays, and interface with Project Manager.
Lead a site commissioning team that consists of switchgear engineers, power delivery field engineers, generator technicians and electrical contractors.
Maintain interface with product engineering team for project scope, system sequence of operation, and field modifications.
Complete project and daily reports consisting of short duration safety plans, field service reports, redlines, and method of procedure.
Ensure completion and compliance with all safety requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (Electrical Engineering preferred) and 8+ years of field commissioning experience as a site lead engineer. Equivalent Field Experience and Technical Training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
Experience with PLC, RTU, DCS, and Computer controlled SCADA systems with a focus on Power Delivery equipment and Paralleling Switchgear Operations including PLC programming and interface to Paralleling Switchgear Design. Mandatory understanding of Power Delivery equipment as it pertains to data center and healthcare application.
Experience with SCADA, HMI, or GUI (all are operator interfaces) mostly developed around Cimplicity, WonderWare, iFix (Proficiency), Citect, and RSView applications. The ability to create the graphic interface the customer uses to operate and manage the system.
Fundamental understanding of hardware network design and various communication protocols such as ControlNet, Modbus, Profinet, etc. This involves polling or extracting information out of the field devices.
Ability to interpret the Protective Relay settings in relationship to the system.
Deep understanding of Distributed Energy Resources (diesel generator, steam/gas turbines, solar, wind, hydro, and battery storage systems that can island or operate in parallel with the utility grid is helpful).
Knowledge of synchronization hardware such as Woodward Governor is essential.
Operation, controls and testing of all aspects of low voltage and medium voltage switchgear.
Ability to travel within & outside assigned territory, including overnight stays – up to 85%.
Candidates must already have a work authorization that allows them to work for ABB in the United States.
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.
Why ABB?
What’s In It For You
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your 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 their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the EEO pages of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between 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 Individuals with Disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if you are unable or limited in your ability to use ABB's career site due to a disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by emailing US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees includes health, life, disability, retirement and time-off details. Go to MyBenefitsABB.com for more information.
Salary: This position is expected to pay between $79,800 and $127,680 annually.
Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.
#ABBCareers
#RunwithABB
#Runwhatrunstheworld
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us.
#J-18808-Ljbffr