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The Gas Insulated Switchgear Commissioning Engineer leads commissioning of medium-voltage GIS and RMU systems for complex customer projects. The role supports planning, testing, execution through energization and customer acceptance, and coordination with customers, EPCs, utilities, and ABB teams. It also includes site visits, risk mitigation, technical input on scope and claims, and mentoring junior engineers. The position is remote in the US and requires 40–50% travel.
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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: Site Operations Manager __ As a Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Commissioning Engineer, you'll take the lead in ensuring mediumvoltage GIS and Ring Main Unit (RMU) systems are commissioned safely, accurately, and to the highest technical standards. This role places you at the center of complex customer projects, where your expertise, problemsolving skills, and onsite leadership directly shape system performance and customer confidence. The work model for the role is: Remote in the USThis role is contributing to the ELSE Data Center Services Center of Excellence in the United States**.You will be mainly accountable for:** * Lead commissioning of ABB GIS and RMU systems in accordance with ABB standards, customer specifications, and applicable IEEE / IEC / 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. Qualifications: * 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% What's in it for you We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger. ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected Veterans and
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