Electrical Designer

Job Description

Electrical Designer 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. ABB's Distribution Solutions Division provides utility, industrial and commercial customers with safe, smart and sustainable technologies for the distribution of electricity. With ABB AbilityTM enabled digital solutions at its core, our extensive portfolio includes distribution automation products, switching, limiting, measuring and sensing devices, switchgear, modular substation packages, and related services. The quality and innovation of the engineering in our products, systems and service offerings keeps our customers ahead. Developing solutions for our customers all over the world and working on our market-leading technologies will challenge and enrich your work and your mind. As a member of the Electrification Distribution Solutions engineering team, you will work on projects to provide to customers in the DC Wayside industry customers with high quality equipment, in order to power up their electrical systems via MV/LV and DC Equipments. You will be the technical support for all design activities (both in-house and outsourced) related to the integration of different equipments both for AC and DC applications as well as their sub-systems equipment, related to engineering projects mainly in North America, under the Electrification division, Distribution Solutions unit. Reporting to the Engineering manager, ensuring that design activities are efficiently and cost-effectively executed in accordance with customer expectations, contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements. Your responsibilities Collaborating with Senior Project Engineers, Project Managers and Operations staff to deliver designs in a timely manner with high-quality deliverables that meet customer expectations. Supporting project engineers in the creation of customized designs with a focus on identification and control of hazards and optimizing designs to meet updated standards, while incorporating new products, components, and functionalities. Providing technical solutions for Direct Current industrial equipment in accordance with customer specifications and applicable standards. Contributing to design reviews and verification following established QA/QC process, providing feedback on design aspects, and making necessary modifications. Producing documentation related to substation equipment’s (operation and maintenance manuals, test procedures, training documentation). Resolving technical issues both remotely and on domestic customer sites. Travel requirement should be up to 25% of the workload, mainly to be present for laboratory tests and site installation. Overseeing the creation of subcontracts and assisting Supply Chain in the management of subcontractors. Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. Your background A technical degree in electrical industrial design or a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Experience with AC to DC power conversion or power electronics is an advantage. Ability to read, understand and communicate in both French and English. Knowledge of Direct Current Equipment i.e. Diode rectifiers, Low voltage DC Breakers, an asset. SAP Software solution knowledge and experience, an asset Current class 5 driving license valid in Canada and Canadian work permit. Strong commitment to safe work practices and dedication to following all relevant workplace safety guidelines. A high level of self-motivation, curiosity, and desire to learn about new technologies. PLC or Relay programming is an asset. Benefits Retirement plan Healthcare plan Accident insurance Wellbeing program More about us We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. For the 8th year in a row, ABB Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s top employers by Forbes Magazine. Also named as Canada's Top 100 Employers, Montreal's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People, Canada’s Greenest Employers and in 2021 Best Candidate Experience Award (CandE Award), ABB's culture and commitment are to provide a caring workplace where everyone collaborates, feels valued, respected, included and supported. Also committed to ensuring that all policies and practices respect the Employment Equity Program, we aim for our workforce to be truly representative of the four designated groups; women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities. ABB will provide reasonable accommodation to the applicant with disabilities and encourage applicants to self-identify in the application process. ABB's Military Reservist Policy offers Canada's Reserve Force members the flexibility to undergo military training and activities while maintaining job security, seniority, pay, benefits, and privileges as ABB employees, including up to 15 paid working days per year for training, as well as extended leave for operations both in Canada and abroad, ensuring seamless career integration with our nation's defense forces. Work model: hybrid #LI-hybrid