ABB Ltd

Electrical Engineer

ABB Ltd$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
  • 2 to 5 years of experience in industrial electrification projects
  • Member of OIQ or P.Eng. from other Canadian provinces
  • Knowledge of electrical standards (ANSI, CSA, IEEE, UL)
  • Willingness to travel within Canada
  • Familiarity with software like ETAP, SKM, ACAD, SmartPlant, or Microstation is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate engineering activities for large electrification projects
  • Facilitate technical coordination with customers, internal teams, and suppliers
  • Develop electrical and control room layouts; assess heat losses for HVAC units
  • Create cable & interconnection lists and generate routing layouts
  • Draft technical specifications for project components
  • Assist in RFQ preparation and analyze bid submissions
  • Oversee technical follow-up during the engineering, procurement, and construction phases
  • Manage engineering changes throughout project execution
  • Coordinate and validate technical studies related to system performance
  • Supervise installation and commissioning at industrial sites
  • Estimate costs for turnkey projects and create project schedules.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
  • Empowerment to take initiative and challenge ideas
  • Support tailored to individual goals
  • Contributions valued as part of a larger purpose
  • Commitment to an inclusive and diverse workforce
Full Job Description
This Position reports to:
Project Operations Manager

Job Responsibilities
  • Plan and coordinate engineering activities of large industrial electrification projects involving High voltage substation, pre-fabricated E-houses, MV & LV switchgears, Variable frequency Drives, Control, Protection, Instrumentation, MCC transformers, motor generators, Auxiliary Systems and HVAC Systems.
  • Responsible for the technical coordination with the customer, the internal engineering team, suppliers of equipment & services, and other stakeholders involved in the project.
  • Prepare equipment layouts for electrical and control rooms; Evaluate heat losses and selection of HVAC units;
  • Prepare cable & interconnection lists, cable tray layouts & cable routing;
  • Produce technical specifications.
  • Participate in the preparation of RFQ's and bid evaluations & analysis
  • Technical follow-up during engineering, procurement & construction.
  • Control and manage engineering changes during project execution.
  • Coordinate and validate technical studies (asset): Short-circuit, Load flow, Protection Coordination and Arc Flash
  • Installation supervision and commissioning in industrial sites
  • Produce cost estimation of turnkey projects, generate deliverable list and schedule for entire project.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering;
  • 2 to 5 years of related experience in the field of industrial electrification projects;
  • Member of OIQ (or P.Eng. from other Canadian provinces)
  • Knowledge of the electrical standards (ANSI, CSA, IEEE, UL and others);
  • Availability to travel within Canada;
  • Knowledge of software such as ETAP, SKM, ACAD, SmartPlant or Microstation is an asset.


About ABB Ltd

ABB Ltd is a Swiss multinational corporation that specializes in electrical equipment. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB operates in a variety of industries, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as automation and robotics. The company's products and services are used in a range of applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. ABB has a global presence, with operations in more than 100 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact.
Learn more about ABB Ltd
Size
104,400 employees
Market Cap
$59.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.1 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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