Project Lead Engineer Marine & Ports

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This position reports to

Service Manager

Your role and responsibilities

The Marine & Ports department develops advanced electrical and automation solutions for the maritime industry. With our innovative technology in the areas of energy, drives, and automation, our systems have been meeting the high demands of marine and offshore applications for decades. Within the Marine & Ports department, you will be working in the projects team. The international team consists of multiple project managers and project engineers. In your role, you will have the opportunity to work in an internationally oriented organization and contribute to a wide range of challenging projects, such as shore-to-ship systems. The project team works on both ship systems and shore systems, but always within the maritime sector. The projects are executed using our own product lines. Your role and responsibilities: You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and commissioning advanced power system solutions. Each day, you will collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure all engineering activities are executed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. Your main responsibilities include: • Translating customer requirements and specifications into functional and technical designs. • Engineering and verifying project-specific low-voltage (LV), medium-voltage (MV), power generation and distribution systems. • Applying System Engineering principles to ensure end-to-end coherence and functionality of designs. • Preparing and supervising internal and external functional and acceptance tests. • Leading on-site commissioning activities, including guiding and supervising service engineers both locally and internationally. • Ensuring compliance with relevant standards (e.g., IEC, marine classification societies).

Qualifications for the role

• We are looking for someone with the following qualifications:
• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage and medium-voltage power generation and distribution systems. Knowledge of frequency converters is a plus.
• Familiarity with ABB Relion series protection relays is a plus.
• Experience with System Engineering methodologies and understanding how complex systems interconnect.
• A hands-on attitude, high sense of responsibility, and a customer-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally now and then.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Autcad/Eplan and ETAP
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; knowledge of Dutch is an advantage.

What's in it for you?

• Join an undiscussed market leader, a strong brand that markets high quality products
• Enjoy a supportive and solution driven team environment
• Play a part in anticipating, sensing and responding to technology trends

More about us

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this 'Engineered to Outrun'. The company has over 140 years of history and more than 105,000 employees worldwide. What Does ABB Offer You? A challenging full-time position (40 hours) within an international organization. You'll help advance the maritime sector and work for high-profile clients around the globe. ABB is committed to your personal and professional growth, offering training, education, and development opportunities. Additionally, you can expect: • A competitive salary based on your knowledge and experience. • A 13th-month salary. • 40 days off (27 vacation days and 13 ADV days). • An excellent pension plan. • Flexible working hours. • A company phone and laptop. • An annual reimbursement of €250 for a gym membership. • Daily fresh fruit at the office. • Participation in ABB's share program. Interested? Don't wait-apply now! Submit your application via www.abb.nl by clicking on "Careers." For questions, please contact Jacqueline Pereboom, e-mail: soll@nl.abb.com, tel.: + 31 (0)10-4078214. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory