About the Role

Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, the Application Engineer acts as a design authority for electrical engineering discipline with low to medium complexity by specifying, selecting, and defining the electrical equipment associated to the design of excitation systems, gas turbine static starters and synchronizers. Completes assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects with assistance from a Senior Application Engineer, in a cost-effective manner and in accordance with contract specifications, ABB engineering practices, quality standards, safety requirements, ABB's code of conduct and cybersecurity policies and standards. This position focuses on the design aspects, hardware, and software of excitation systems for synchronous machines, static starters for gas turbines and synchronizers. It requires good overall understanding of the entire application in which this equipment is installed including the direct or indirect interaction with devices or subsystems such as transformers, switchgears, protection relays, control equipment etc. Knowledge of the operation of synchronous machines, control theory, and power electronics is required.

Your Role: Own the Challenge

Technical Leadership & Design

• Contributes to technical aspects of projects, delivering key design documents (e.g., specifications, schematics, software, manuals)
• Ensures engineering outputs meet safety, cybersecurity, and quality standards
• Provides technical support for testing, installation, and commissioning activities
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques and procedures to perform engineering assignments

Customer & Sales Support

• Contributes to 'safety-by-design principles', and other key concepts as part of design freeze meetings
• Participates in project meetings and resolves any outstanding technical issues to meet contractual obligations
• Assists Sales with technical proposals, cost estimates, and presentations

Knowledge Sharing & Quality Assurance

• Applies basic design thinking and national/international standards
• Utilizes checklists to perform design verification according to engineering guidelines and processes
• Contributes and shares experiences related to engineering design, tools, and processes

Process & Risk Management

• Uses standard techniques, procedures, and tools within electrical scope of projects
• Ensures compliance with safety, cybersecurity, and contract requirements
• Identifies engineering opportunities and mitigates technical risks

Contract & Project Control

• Prepares Bill of Materials (BoM) to meet contract and margin targets
• Supports design change orders and variation requests
• Follows project work plans for quality, cost, and schedule

Supply Chain & Manufacturing

• Participates to RFQs preparation and evaluates supplier proposals
• Collaborates with manufacturing/testing to ensure design integrity
• Updates deliverables post-manufacturing and testing

Commissioning & Service

• Supports installation and commissioning phases
• Updates engineering documentation post-commissioning
• Occasionally travels to collect site data for integration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 0 to 5 years of experience in electrical control system design, preferably in power plant environments
• Knowledge of synchronous machines, power electronics, and plant topologies (MV/LV switchgear, transformers, converters, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with commissioning, installation, testing, and integration of electrical/control systems
• Proficient in programming (Structured Text, Function Block, Ladder, Sequential Logic) and industrial protocols (Profibus, OPC, Modbus TCP/RTU)
• Demonstrates strong collaboration with cross-functional teams (PMs, supply chain, manufacturing, service) to ensure contract compliance, technical quality, and customer satisfaction
• Ensures engineering deliverables meet safety, cybersecurity, and contractual standards; proactively addresses risks, changes, and compliance issues
• OIQ membership required
• Bilingualism (French & English) is an asset
• French is required
• English is also required to communicate with customers outside Quebec on a regular basis

Why ABB?

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.

We Care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We Grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

Employment Equity

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to ensuring that our policies and practices align with the Employment Equity Program, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the four designated groups:

• Women
• Indigenous peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities

ABB is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.

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