Senior and Principal Power System Designer Engineers

Eager to take part in the energy transition by developing sustainable and optimal electrical solutions?

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ABB Energy’s Power System Design & Analysis Team spearheads the energy transition by developing sustainable and optimal electrical solutions for our customers. For this purpose, we are further growing our team with experts and experts-to-be.


As a part of our time, you will have the opportunity to directly impact the design of some of the world’s most complex electrical projects, leveraging ABB’s enormous capacity and expertise in electrical and automation solutions.


Your responsibilities

  • Be/become a key advisor on systems and technologies that are key for the energy transition, such hydrogen production, offshore wind, subsea electrical systems across the ABB organization
  • Lead, advise, support electrical studies from early phase engineering to projects
  • Ensure power system integrity in studies and projects in close alignment with ABB deliveries. Develop power system, protection, and control philosophies
  • Prepare, guide and review design and calculation of power systems, such as load flow, short circuit, motor starting, harmonics, dynamic and transient studies, when practical also perform these tasks
  • Support ABB front end sales, technical advisory and market and account development teams
  • Conduct/supervise technical discussions with equipment factories and support supply chain
  • Initiate, inspire and participate knowledge sharing within the team, provide support and direction for junior team members
  • With your manager, plan and lead improvement initiatives relevant for the team in your field of expertise (as principal engineer)
  • With your manager, plan and lead technical submissions for industry events and conferences (as principal engineer)
  • Educate and guide your colleagues on general engineering practices as well as your specialization area (as principal engineer)


Your background

  • MSc in electrical engineering
  • Several years of relevant experience with electrical systems
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English and preferably Norwegian
  • Expert/Good knowledge of electrical power system design, including industrial power systems, modelling of renewable energy sources, design and selection of compensation equipment, batteries, energy storage and other power electronic systems, power system control & protection, and high voltage power transmission through cables
  • Good understanding how to assess the commercial impact of our electrical system design choices to design the best fit-for-purpose solution
  • Team oriented and high ability to collaborate and to develop and guide junior colleagues
  • Interest to understand ABB’s portfolio and use of new and existing technologies for the energy transition
  • Strong communication skills to convey results in a simple and understandable way both orally and in writing
  • Structured and systematic
  • Domain expertise in renewable energy systems, such as wind, solar, hydrogen, battery systems, microgrids, energy management, or subsea or offshore electrical equipment


More about us

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com


ABB Norway PAEN (Process Automation and Energy Industries) is involved in projects delivering electrical equipment and advanced control systems covering a broad field of applications, such as the oil and gas industry, subsea electrical systems, power from shore to oil installations, offshore wind, hydro power plants, onshore and offshore fish farms, and more.


We can offer

  • Challenging and varied tasks within electrical engineering & system design
  • a positive environment with uplifting and highly competent colleagues
  • A job in a profiled technological company, a global frontrunner with new technology
  • Flexible working hours, with balance between office work and travelling
  • Excellent learning and development opportunities both by courses as well as possibilities to participate in expert groups (Cigre working group, SINTEF lead industry projects, NTNU PhD program, etc.)
  • Global career opportunities
  • Optional: Work from home up to 60%


The position will be located in Fornebu in Norway.


If you are interested in this opportunity, we are looking forward to your application letter and CV through the ABB Job portal by March 17th 2024.


Please note that in cooperation with Meditor Search we conduct a background screening on all candidates that receive an offer of employment in ABB Norway. This to ensure best quality in our recruitment process, according with ABBs company policy.


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