Protection and Control Engineer
Pubblicato il 08-10-2026 - ABB in Firenze
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.This position reports to:Technical Consulting Manager IIYour role and responsibilities:As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for all engineering activities in assignments. Each day, you will ensure the activities related to all engineering disciplines within the project are executed in an efficient and cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by acting as a design authority for a particular engineering discipline and completing the corresponding engineering assignments.While this is a full remote position, there is preference for candidates located in the Northern California area.Main Accountabilities:Lead and support engineering design activities for new and existing utility, industrial, and commercial substation protection & control/automation systems, including planning, coordination,
and execution of new and retrofit designs.Develop engineering documentation and perform analyses—such as schematics, logic diagrams, layouts, bills of materials, reports, and calculations—to support accurate, standards‑compliant system designs.Manage project materials, construction design packages, and technical issue resolution while providing ongoing communication, status updates, and support to project teams, management, partners, and customers.Ensure adherence to safety practices, industry standards, and company/customer requirements while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and participating in training to maintain technical proficiency.Requirements:Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering required. Masters Degree Preferred.5+ years of experience in protection & control projects for utility customers.Ability to read, correctly interpret, and apply electrical one-lines, sche