ABB
ABB
ABB is a global technology company developing products and services for electrification, industrial automation, robotics, motion, and power management. Its portfolio includes motors, drives, medium- and low-voltage equipment, transformers, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and robotic systems, supported by software and lifecycle services. ABB works with customers across utilities, industry, transport, and infrastructure to improve operational efficiency and support more connected, lower-carbon systems. Its careers span engineering, software, manufacturing, technical services, and other functions involved in delivering these technologies.

Power Systems Engineer, ABB (Ireland Hybrid)

Lead power system studies, protection analysis and renewable energy integration for ABB consultancy projects. Work with global clients on electrical engineering solutions.

Description

  • Lead technical work on complex projects.
  • Translate clients’ technical and business needs into practical engineering solutions.
  • Deliver project work to client expectations, quality standards, schedules and budgets.
  • Analyze power systems using established methods and industry software.
  • Write technical and non-technical reports with recommendations and actionable findings.
  • Join remote client meetings and manage relationships and expectations.
  • Monitor and report on project performance and client satisfaction.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers.
  • Conduct load flow, short circuit, protection coordination and system resilience studies.
  • Assess electrical safety and power quality, including arc flash, harmonics and earthing.
  • Support grid connections and renewable energy integration.
  • Assess reliability and investigate failures in critical electrical infrastructure.
  • Evaluate engineering software solutions and emerging technologies.
  • Support wind energy projects from design through installation and commissioning.

Requirements

  • At least two years of power systems engineering experience.
  • Advanced proficiency with power system analysis tools such as SKM, EasyPower, ETAP or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated experience designing protection systems, developing settings and conducting coordination studies.
  • Exposure to transformer and bus differential protection, REF and directional protection schemes.
  • Experience carrying out electrical calculations and developing designs to applicable IEC standards.
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Confident English communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences.
  • Knowledge of power quality, harmonics and renewable energy integration studies is an advantage.

Benefits

  • Online training, where applicable.

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