Electrical Service Engineer
About The Position
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner. This position reports to the Engineering Section Manager. We are looking for a skilled Electrical Engineer to join ABB's Automation Energy Industries UK Electrical team. The role involves delivering installation, commissioning, maintenance, and project engineering support for Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) switchgear, protection relays, and Variable Speed Drive (VSD) systems. The engineer will work across a diverse portfolio of projects, supporting critical power generation, distribution, and motor drive applications within the oil & gas, marine, and renewable energy sectors. This is an opportunity to apply technical expertise in challenging environments, contribute to complex engineering solutions, and help deliver reliable, high-performance electrical systems for customers across a range of industries. Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience) and 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, with the ability to work independently and drive continuous improvement.
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
