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ABB

Power System Engineer

ABB

Power System Engineer designing DC power distribution systems and collaborating with customers and R&D teams. Focus on validating architectures, conducting studies, and ensuring compliance with standards.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRatingen • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in DC power distribution system design, including protection schemes and electrical system simulations. Proficient in collaborating with customers and R&D teams to develop compliant and innovative power electronics solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
DC Power Distribution DesignElectrical System Simulation (MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, ETAP)DC Protection PrinciplesMaster’s in Electrical EngineeringIndustry Standards Knowledge (IEC, IEEE)

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Hard Skills
Power System DesignElectrical Engineering ExpertiseProtection Scheme DevelopmentLoad Flow AnalysisShort-Circuit AnalysisSimulation Tool ProficiencyPower Electronics KnowledgeCircuit Breaker DesignBusbar DesignEnergy Storage Systems
Soft Skills
Technical Discussion LeadershipCustomer CollaborationTeam Alignment
Industry Keywords
Power ElectronicsEmerging StandardsRegulatory ComplianceProtection CoordinationDC Distribution Equipment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities