Senior Project Engineer/Lead Project Engineer - Electrical

ABB is hiring a Senior Project Engineer/Lead Project Engineer - Electrical in Bengaluru, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.

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The posting allows some remote work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include electrical engineering, design calculations and project engineering.
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Lead technical engineering activities and electrical system designs for industrial automation projects in oil, gas, and power.

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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:

Engineering Manager

Your role and responsibilities:

The primary focus of this role will be to act as the technical lead for all engineering activities in assignments classified as low engineering complexity. Ensures that the activities related to all engineering disciplines within the project are executed in an efficient and cost-effective manner, in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid

This role is contributing to Process Automation business for Operation Centers and Quality division based in Bangalore / Chennai, India.

You will be mainly accountable for:

Perform Basic and Detail Engineering activities and provide optimized solutions for the Electrical system in industrial projects specifically in Offshore and Onshore E-houses, Oil&Gas projects, Refineries. Prepare overall key SLD, Auxiliary AC/ DC SLD & protection SLD
Design calculations including transformer sizing (Power, Distribution and Converter), Battery and UPS sizing, DG sizing, VFD Sizing, earthing calculation, cable sizing, cable sizing, cable tray sizing, lighting calculation, lightning calculation,
Prepare data sheet & specification, technical bid evaluation, manufacturer drawings review for all equipment used in industries like transformers, GCB, bus duct, MV switchgear (Both AIS and GIS), LV Switchgear, MCC, Battery/ UPS system, VFD, DG set, cable, cable tray, earthing & lightning, Communication Equipment’s.
Detail Engineering /Plant Engineering– Equipment layout & section, earthing layout design, cable routing / cable tray layout, cable schedule & termination schedule preparation, bus duct layout, lighting layout, lightning layout, switchgear fixing arrangement drawing.
Develop Schematics for Control and Protection Panels, Synchronizing Panels, MV and LV Switchgears based on project specific requirement Develop of Block Logic Diagram for MV and LV Switchgear.
Prepare Engineering Schedule in line with agreed document deliverable list, matching engineering portion of project schedule. Interfacing with various stake holders to drive the project deliverables

Qualifications for the role :-

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Minimum 10-15 years of relevant experience for Project Engineering
Worked as Project Engineer in at least 2-4 large size projects in Power/Water and Oil & Gas sector domain. Onshore/Offshore -E House Experience will be preferred
Experience and knowledge on ABB / Hitachi energy electrical products are preferred.
Pre-Bid Engineering, Bid & Proposal exposure is an added advantage.
Proficiency in using design tools like earthing, lighting calculation tools etc.,
Basic Knowledge of power system study and network modelling preferred
Understanding the various International Standard/ statutory requirements like ABS/UL for E-House Solutions will be preferred.

More about us

ABB a provides a comprehensive range of integrated automation, electrical and digital systems and services for customers in the process, hybrid and maritime industries. These offerings, coupled with deep domain knowledge in each end market, help to optimize productivity, energy efficiency, sustainability and safety of industrial processes and operations.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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How we rate this

Senior Project Engineer/Lead Project Engineer - Electrical at ABB rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Senior Project Engineer/Lead Project Engineer - Electrical is an open job at ABB.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India and is marked remote.
The job was posted on October 15, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by ABB. Apply on ABB

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