Project Lead Electrical Engineer

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world

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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.

Why ABB? 

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. 

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ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to ensuring that our policies and practices align with the Employment Equity Program, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the four designated groups:

• Women

• Indigenous peoples

• Members of visible minorities

• Persons with disabilities

ABB is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.