Electrical Project Specialist Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.
The Electrical Project Engineer need to ensure technical solutions in accordance with specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. In this role, you will be assigned projects requiring knowledge of engineering principles, familiarization with related computer programs and general understanding of good engineering practices. You will be providing technical design details for maintaining and /or upgrading of our customer electrical systems. This role is in our Electrification Service division in Florence, SC facility.
Your responsibilities Evaluates, selects and applies standard techniques and procedures to perform engineering assignments. Provides technical support for testing, installation and commissioning activities. Prepares project documentation within one's scope of deliverables Assists in preparing proposal/presentation of engineering projects/programs (provision of bills of materials, estimated engineering hours, etc.) Supports Contract Managers in issuing claims (new/change in scope of work, cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications, etc.). Provides quality solutions as per customer requirements and delivers within budget and contract. Ensures adherence to safety standards and mitigation of potential risks Creates work plans and cost estimates in own area of responsibility and ensures quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost. Improves effectiveness of work plan in collaboration with other functions Completes risk and opportunity assessments and ensures implementation of resulting actions in one's area of responsibility. Reports any contract / quality / program / cost issues to management along with recommendations for resolution Assists customers on technical issues, interacts with official contacts, contractors and other staff within his/her scope of deliverables. Assist communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings Collaborates with the Supply Chain function to ensure that technical requirements for equipment or services are communicated and agreed on with potential suppliers. Provides technical evaluation of supplier proposals and accepts as fit for purpose supplied equipment or services Uses standard processes and tools applicable to one's area of responsibility. Ensures that engineering activities comply with required safety regulations and contractual requirements. Reports processes and tools inefficiencies and suggests improvements ideas Assigns tasks to and coordinates work with entry level engineers, technicians, administrative staff Your background Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred PLUS 3 years of experience OR Associate degree in related field PLUS 5 years experience in engineering, working as project engineer or similar role with experience in medium voltage applications, circuit breakers, protective relays, or limit amp Sound knowledge of understanding/reading engineering drawings, single line diagrams Knowledge of and/or experience in electrical design application software and/or CAD (Autodesk, SolidWorks, Ladder Logic) preferred but not required Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and work with diverse discipline project teams Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US More about us Electrifying the world in a safe, smart and sustainable way, ABB Electrification is a global technology leader in electrical distribution and management from source to socket. As the world's demand for electricity grows, our 50,000+ employees across 100 countries collaborate with customers and partners to transform how people connect, live and work. We develop innovative products, solutions and digital technologies that enable energy efficiency and a low carbon society across all sectors. By applying global scale with local expertise, we shape and support global trends, deliver excellence for customers and power a sustainable future for society. go.abb/electrification We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website 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: 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 . 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 or by sending an email to . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
