Senior Application Engineer

• Electrical Engineering

About the Role

Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, the Senior Application Engineer acts as a design authority for electrical engineering discipline with 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 multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects 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 Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Design

• Leads technical aspects of projects, delivering key design documents (e.g., specifications, schematics, software, manuals)
• Ensures engineering outputs meet safety, cybersecurity, and quality standards
• Solves complex design challenges and applies advanced engineering concepts
• Sets design priorities to ensure reliability and excellence

Customer & Sales Support

• Collaborates with customers to shape solutions and gather feedback
• Defines safety principles during project initiation and design phases
• Supports Sales with technical proposals, cost estimates, and presentations
• Occasionally travels to customer sites as a technical expert

Knowledge Sharing & Quality Assurance

• Applies design thinking and national/international standards
• Conducts peer reviews and promotes best practices
• Coaches team members and contributes to engineering workshops

Process & Risk Management

• Develops and improves engineering tools and processes
• Ensures compliance with safety, cybersecurity, and contract requirements
• Identifies and mitigates technical risks and opportunities

Contract & Project Control

• Manages BOM to meet contract and margin targets
• Supports design change orders and variation requests
• Plans and monitors project execution for quality, cost, and schedule

Supply Chain & Manufacturing

• Prepares RFQs and evaluates supplier proposals
• Coordinates 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
• 5-8 years of experience in electrical control system design, preferably in power plant environments
• Strong knowledge of synchronous machines, power electronics, and plant topologies (MV/LV switchgear, transformers, converters, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with commissioning, installation, 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
• French is required
• English is required to communicate with customers outside Quebec on a regular basis
• Bilingualism (French & English) is an asset

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.