Project Engineer, Station Operation and Monitoring – SCADA

Join ABB Power Grids and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.
Do you want to energize your career by working in challenging customer projects with advanced power and electrical systems? ABB’s Grid and Power Quality Solutions (GPQS) unit (former FACTS – Flexible AC Transmission Systems) in Västerås, part of the group’s Power Grids business, currently has a vacancy for a Station Operation and Monitoring Engineer within our Global Engineering/Control & Protection Software design department. If you have the necessary drive and results focus, ABB GPQS offers a stimulating and dynamic environment in a global context where you will be working at the forefront of the industry.
Your responsibilities
As Station Operation and Monitoring Engineer with focus area SCADA, you will work with high quality deliveries and cost-efficient engineering solutions for our customers.
In close collaboration with our control system engineers you will take responsibility for design, implementation and verification of SCADA interface through RTU units and external network communication requirements in our high performance MACHTM control system.
To achieve this, you will need to have frequent contact with other engineering groups, project managers, local ABB offices and our customers.
You will be living ABB Power Grids’ core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background
We are looking for a driven, teamwork-orientated achiever for this position.
We would welcome applications from experienced professionals, as well as driven younger applicants who are keen to take their carriers to the next level.
To excel in this position, you need to be organized, responsive and solution-driven, with a strong focus on delivering results and serving the customer.
A BSc or MSc in engineering, with a specialisation in data communication and network technology, computer science or similar is required.
Preferably you combine your education with some years of experience from similar engineering positions working with process- or substation automation and operator interfaces.
Experience of SCADA protocols like IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP 3 is required.
Experience of ABB MACHTM system and/or ABB MicroSCADA is considered as merit.
An outgoing personality is a must, as this job entails a great deal of customer contacts and close cooperation with colleagues and suppliers.
ABB is a truly global company and proficiency in English is required.

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 Power Grids 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 Lisa Ling, +46 70-638 46 72, will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Stefan Andersson, +46 21-32 08 21; Unionen: Ingrid Rinaldo, + 46 21-32 48 19; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 21-32 85 48. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Helena Stefansdottir, +46 21-32 53 98.
Please apply for this position at https://new.abb.com/se/en/careers, quoting job ID: SE72925393 as applicable. Your application should reach us no later than April 29, 2019, and include your CV, a cover letter and any relevant qualification certificates.