Gas Insulated Switchgear Commissioning Engineer

ABB•Remote, NC

4d•$100,500 - $160,800•Remote

About The Position

At ABB, the Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Commissioning Engineer leads the safe, accurate commissioning of medium-voltage GIS and Ring Main Unit (RMU) systems to high technical standards. The role supports complex customer projects and helps shape system performance and customer confidence through technical expertise, problem-solving, and on-site leadership. It contributes to the ELSE Data Center Services Center of Excellence in the United States and is remote within the US. The position reports to the Site Operations Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
10+ years of commissioning and field engineering experience.
Strong experience with ABB GIS (ZX Portfolio) and RMU (SafeRing / SafePlus).
Experience with ABB Protection & Control platforms (ZEE600, SSC600, PCM600).
Knowledge of generator paralleling systems and critical power infrastructure.
Proficient technical writing skills for commissioning documentation.
Ability to travel 40–50%.

Responsibilities

Lead commissioning of ABB GIS and RMU systems in accordance with ABB standards, customer specifications, and applicable IEEE, IEC, and ANSI requirements.
Create commissioning work plans, cost estimates, schedules, risk assessments, and Methods of Procedure (MOPs).
Support execution and manage commissioning activities through energization and customer acceptance.
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Integrated FAT (IFAT).
Interface with customers, EPCs, utilities, and internal ABB teams.
Identify commissioning risks and lead mitigation actions.
Support contract managers with technical input related to scope and claims.
Perform site visits to support commissioning teams.
Mentor and develop junior engineers.

Benefits

Choice between two medical plan options: a PPO Copay Plan or a High Deductible Plan with a Health Savings Account.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
Vision benefit.
Company-paid life insurance at 2X base pay.
Company-paid AD&D at 1X base pay.
Voluntary life and AD&D coverage, employee-paid up to maximums.
Company-paid Short Term Disability for up to 26 weeks.
Company-paid Long Term Disability at 60% of pay, with an option to increase coverage to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental employee-paid benefits, including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance.
Parental Leave for up to 6 weeks.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health Advocate support for mental and behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
Employee discount program.
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions.
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt employees receive vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.