Electrical Engineer

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This position reports to

Process and Product Engineering Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as an authority for testing and verification activities. Each day, you will facilitate completion of testing activities efficiently, timely, cost-effectively, and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards. You will also showcase your expertise by providing feedback for the design process from the testing perspective.
The work model for the role is: onsite
This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power division in North America.
You will be mainly accountable for:
• Designing & maintaining electrical/infrastructure systems for ABB Power Protection business: systems include high power 3-phase AC power distribution in a testing environment, cooling, safety/fire protection and other building support systems.
• Coordinating technical project requirements with project team members, including internal stakeholders, contractors, code officials, utility companies, and project managers.
• Designing power distribution systems, including panelboards, switchboards, overcurrent protection, transformers, disconnect switches, conductors, raceway, wiring devices, generators, etc.
• Supporting review of construction documents – driving consistency of standards, challenging assumptions, and driving best practices. Writing RFP specifications and procedures for electrical and electromechanical assemblies.

Qualifications for the role

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including but not limited to the NEC (National Electrical Code), NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code), building codes, energy codes, etc.
• Proficient in construction administration tasks such as reviewing product submittals and shop drawings, responding to Requests for Information (RFI’s), inspecting projects at various stages of construction, and providing field reports.
• Strong AutoCAD drafting and Microsoft Office proficiency required.
• Experience with SKM or similar electrical modeling software is a plus.
• Proficiency in REVIT MEP and Project management a plus.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and detailed electrical schematics.
• Professional Engineering licensure in VA a plus
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. 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: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.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. #LI-onsite myBenefitsABB.com