Electrical Service Engineer

Overview

As an Electrical Service Engineer, you will install, commission, and service MV/LV switchgear, protection relays, and VSD systems to support critical power applications across oil & gas, marine, and renewables. You will work with cross-functional teams and on client sites to deliver reliable electrical systems and engineering support. The role blends hands-on execution with technical analysis, contributing to safe, compliant, and efficient power networks. This position offers opportunities to grow technical expertise and impact complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, maintain, troubleshoot, upgrade and retrofit MV/LV switchgear, protection relays and VSD systems
• Provide technical support remotely and on customer sites across the full service lifecycle
• Develop protection relay settings and coordination studies for safe power system operation
• Contribute to power system studies including short-circuit, load flow, arc flash, harmonic and EMC assessments
• Diagnose and resolve faults on ABB VSD systems (ACS1000, ACS5000, ACS6000, ACS800, ACS880)
• Prepare technical documentation, engineering drawings, testing procedures, work packs and method statements
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to define project scope, support bids and identify service growth opportunities
• Ensure compliance with ABB quality standards, IEC requirements and applicable international regulations, while delivering technical training and knowledge transfer

Key requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience with MV/LV electrical distribution systems (LV, 11kV and 33kV)
• Experience commissioning, testing, maintaining and supporting MV/LV switchgear, protection relays and/or VSDs
• Strong knowledge of protection relay configuration, power system studies and electrical fault analysis
• Understanding of electrical power systems, IEC standards and electrical safety regulations
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and drive continuous improvement

• Collaborative mindset
• Analytical problem-solving
• Independent working attitude
• ABB products and software: PCM600, Omicron Test Universe, MNS/MNavigate, Asset Vision/Field Information Manager (desirable)
• Protection relay configuration
• Power system studies and fault analysis

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