Power System Study Engineer

Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.
You will be part of FACTS within the Grids & Power Quality Solutions (G&PQS) team in Västerås. FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) technology enables power system owners to increase capacity in the existing power system while improving electrical stability. As a result, more power reaches the customer with a minimal environmental impact and at lower investment costs compared to alternative solutions. The FACTS unit of G&PQS in Västerås, Sweden is now expanding the team which develops and delivers this state-of-the-art technology to customers in the global market.
Your responsibilities
Working with power system studies in various simulation platforms such as PSCAD, PSSE, PowerFactory, RTDS to analyze plants and verify their stability and performance in the connected grid.
Contributing in tenders to evaluate customer needs and engineering cost for proposed solutions.
Contributing in delivery projects with software simulations and models.
Assisting in development and implementation of advanced controller functionality for installations.
Supporting R&D for implementation of development work related to modeling and control functionality.
Working with the following technologies: SVC, STATCOM, TCSC, Series Capacitors, Synchronous Condensers.
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
You hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or similar.
You are experienced within power systems analysis and have at least 3 years of job experience in this field.
You have knowledge in at least 3 of the programs and tools we are using: RTDS, PSCAD, PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Matlab, EMTP-RV, HiDraw.
Since you will be working in an international environment it is essential that you communicate fluently in English. Additional language skills are qualifying but not required.
Your ability to work independently as well as in a team and to assume responsibility for given tasks is a key to success.
It is essential that you have good communication skills and can work in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
You are a curious person with the ability to learn quickly and develop in the short and long term.

More about us
Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join ABB and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together.
It is an exciting time to join ABB Power Grids. ABB and Hitachi have signed an agreement to create a joint venture (JV). By combining ABB Power Grids’ with Hitachi’s complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. ABB Power Grids and Hitachi will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Together, we will be well-positioned to shape the future of energy, with pioneering technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. The transaction is expected to be completed by the first half of 2020, subject to regulatory approvals. Join us on this exciting journey.
Recruiting Manager: Shane Hutchinson, +46 72-500 70 20, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Stefan Andersson +46 21-32 08 21, Unionen: Karin Ulvemark +46 21-32 81 42, Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 21-32 85 48. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Renée Lundgren +46 72-730 00 72.
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before 10.03.2020! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!