Electrical Service Engineer

ABB

Electrical Engineer supporting installation and maintenance of MV/LV switchgear and VSD systems. Join ABB's team working within renewable energy sectors and collaborative projects.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeAberdeen • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFlashSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Install, commission, maintain, troubleshoot, upgrade and retrofit MV/LV switchgear, protection relay and Variable Speed Drive (VSD) systems
Provide technical support and engineering expertise both remotely and on customer sites across the full service lifecycle
Develop protection relay settings and coordination studies, supporting safe and reliable power system operation
Contribute to power system studies including short-circuit, load flow, arc flash, harmonic and EMC assessments
Diagnose and resolve faults on ABB VSD systems, including ACS1000, ACS5000, ACS6000, ACS800 and ACS880 drives
Prepare technical documentation, engineering drawings, testing procedures, work packs and method statements
Collaborate with customers and internal teams to define project scope, support bids and identify service growth opportunities
Ensure compliance with ABB quality standards, IEC requirements and applicable international regulations, while delivering technical training and knowledge transfer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience working with MV/LV electrical distribution systems (LV, 11kV and 33kV)
Proven experience commissioning, testing, maintaining and supporting MV/LV switchgear, protection relays and/or Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
Strong knowledge of protection relay configuration, power system studies and electrical fault analysis
Sound understanding of electrical power systems, IEC standards and electrical safety regulations
Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with ABB products and software, including PCM600, Omicron Test Universe, MNS/MNavigate and Asset Vision/Field Information Manager – desirable, not required
Knowledge of AVR and excitation systems, industrial cybersecurity, and MV/LV switching operations – desirable, not required
Experience delivering projects within energy, industrial, marine or offshore environments, supported by relevant professional certifications – desirable, not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Competitive contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous employee referral scheme
Private medical cover
Generous bonus scheme
Company car or cash for car allowance

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Hard Skills & Tools

MV switchgearLV switchgearprotection relayVariable Speed Drive (VSD)protection relay settingsshort-circuit analysisload flow analysisarc flash assessmentharmonic assessmentEMC assessment

Soft Skills

troubleshootinganalytical skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationcommunication

Certifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering