What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power System Engineer position at myGwork - LGBTQ Business Community?
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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This Position Reports To
Technical Consulting Manager II
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Your Role And Responsibilities
We are seeking a Power System Engineer to join our team supporting customers in the design and implementation of advanced direct current (DC) architectures for data centers and industrial applications. This role focuses on DC distribution equipment, power electronics, and protection systems. You will work closely with customers and collaborate with R&D teams responsible for developing power electronics solutions and DC equipment to co-develop innovative, reliable, and efficient power solutions.
The work model for the role is hybrid.
Location: Global - Germany, Italy, Switzerland and/or USA
You will be mainly accountable for
Electrification provides leading electrical distribution and management technologies, solutions and services to electrify the world in a safe, smart and sustainable way. The portfolio includes medium- and low-voltage electrical components, switchgear, digital devices, enclosures, and circuit breakers, among
others. With our products, solutions and services, we collaborate with customers to improve power delivery and security, enhance energy management, efficiency and operational reliability, as we seek to achieve a low carbon society. go.abb/electrification
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This Position Reports To
Technical Consulting Manager II
__
Your Role And Responsibilities
We are seeking a Power System Engineer to join our team supporting customers in the design and implementation of advanced direct current (DC) architectures for data centers and industrial applications. This role focuses on DC distribution equipment, power electronics, and protection systems. You will work closely with customers and collaborate with R&D teams responsible for developing power electronics solutions and DC equipment to co-develop innovative, reliable, and efficient power solutions.
The work model for the role is hybrid.
Location: Global - Germany, Italy, Switzerland and/or USA
You will be mainly accountable for
- Design DC power distribution systems incorporating DC distribution equipment such as switchgear, circuit breakers, busbars, energy storage and other power electronics devices.
- Co-develop solutions with customers to ensure alignment with market needs.
- Perform electrical system simulations and validate architectures through practical evaluation.
- Conduct system studies (load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination) using simulation tools.
- Develop and evaluate protection schemes (short-circuit analysis, coordination, etc.).
- Collaborate with R&D teams responsible for developing power electronics solutions and DC equipment
- Frequently review and understand relevant standards, including those still under development, to ensure compliance and future readiness.
- 5 years in power system design, preferably DC systems
- Strong knowledge of DC protection principles and emerging standards (IEC, IEEE)
- Electrical system design/engineering expertise in DC distribution
- Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Electrical system simulation expertise (MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, ETAP)
- Good knowledge of power electronics, including topologies, basics of semiconductor switching and converter protection
- Ability to lead technical discussions with customers and internal teams to align on requirements and solutions.
- Ability to design and evaluate DC protection schemes (short-circuit analysis, coordination)
- Strong understanding of industry standards, relevant organizations and ability to track evolving regulations.
Electrification provides leading electrical distribution and management technologies, solutions and services to electrify the world in a safe, smart and sustainable way. The portfolio includes medium- and low-voltage electrical components, switchgear, digital devices, enclosures, and circuit breakers, among
others. With our products, solutions and services, we collaborate with customers to improve power delivery and security, enhance energy management, efficiency and operational reliability, as we seek to achieve a low carbon society. go.abb/electrification
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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