Project Engineer

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This Position reports to:
Application Sales Manager

In this role, you will be involved in supporting submittals, reviewing technical specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting factory and commissioning activities. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in MV/LV systems, SWGR, SWB, UPS, PDU, STS, and related technologies, with a strong understanding of the unique demands of critical power environments. You will collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and efficient power infrastructure. We are seeking a skilled Project Engineer to support the sales, design, execution, and commissioning of electrical systems.

The work model for the role is: Remote ; Richmond, VA area

This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power Division.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and process electrical submittals, review drawings, and product data for compliance, clarification, deviation, and expectation (CDE) with project specifications. Support technical coordination with factory, vendors and contractors to obtain timely and accurate submittal documentation.
• Analyze and interpret electrical MV/LV single-line diagrams, specifications, and contracts. Develop and present complete electrical solutions including switchgear (SWGR), switchboards (SWB), panelboards (PLB), MCCs, UPS, PDUs, and STSs, complete SLD take-off.
• Support the development of electrical and mechanical system designs including power distribution, power protection, power control, grounding, and power automation systems. Collaborate with other disciplines (mechanical, civil, structural) to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Provide field support during installation and pre-commissioning phases. Conduct inspections to verify compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Ensure all engineering documentation is complete, accurate, and properly archived. Support the preparation of as-built drawings and operation & maintenance manuals. Ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations.

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Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 5-7 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on mission-critical environments.
• Proficiency in engineering tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in critical power industries and large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Expertise with MV/LV systems, critical power solution, power protection, power control, grounding, battery backup, automation control, and instrumentation
• Knowledge of sustainable practices and energy efficiency standards.
• Travel required 30-50%.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

What's in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

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.

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While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $79,800 and $127,680 annually.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
• Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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.

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