Career Opportunity

Senior Lead/Project Engineer Electrical System design

ABB


About the job

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:

Engineering Manager

Help us electrify critical infrastructure and accelerate the energy transition. In ABB’s Process Automation – Energy Industries (PAEN), you’ll engineer safe, reliable HV/MV/LV and protection solutions for offshore and industrial installations—partnering closely with project management, suppliers and customers from design through commissioning.

What You’ll Do

 

  • Lead engineering & design for electrical power distribution systems (HV/MV/LV switchgear, transformers, UPS, drives).
  • Translate customer requirements and standards into robust, testable solutions, own reviews, upgrades and compliance.
  • Provide technical support to testing, installation and commissioning; contribute as a subject‑matter specialist across projects.
  • Collaborate with Norwegian and international stakeholders; some travel expected.

What You’ll Bring

 

  • Proven package engineering across some of: HV/MV (AIS/GIS 5–132 kV++), LV switchboards, transformers (dry/oil), frequency converters, UPS, generator control.
  • Solid understanding of multifunction protection relays and their role in power systems; hands‑on relay config/testing/commissioning is a plus.
  • Familiarity with interfaces to automation systems (e.g. IEC 61850).
  • BSc/MSc in Electric Power Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Fluent Norwegian & English; commercial awareness; a collaborative mindset with coaching spirit.