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This Position reports to:
R&D Team Lead

Could your engineering skills help shape a greener future at sea?

ABB is seeking a Senior Project Engineer with expertise in power generation, distribution, and/or drives to join our Electrical Solutions team. You will be part of a skilled multidisciplinary group working on some of the most exciting and complex projects in the maritime industry.

We develop electric propulsion, power, and automation systems for safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly operation of various vessel types, including passenger transport, research vessels, LNG carriers, offshore wind installation ships, and aquaculture vessels. This role will primarily focus on projects using ABB's DC distribution system: Onboard DC Grid.

The workplace will be Fornebu.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Collaborate in project teams with electrical and automation engineers
• Work with shipyards on deliveries for single vessels or series
• Design systems, prepare documentation, guide customers, and conduct system studies
• Participate in factory testing and support commissioning
• Communicate closely with customers, factories, R&D, and classification societies

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Power Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (less experienced candidates are also encouraged to apply)
• Ability to work across disciplines and make decisions from a systems perspective
• Strong combination of practical and theoretical knowledge
• Fluent in English; cultural awareness and mutual respect are essential
• Interest in maritime industry, power systems, and low/zero-emission technologies

What We Offer

• Technical and personal challenges in an international and innovative environment
• Opportunities for professional growth through mentorship, training, and career development
• Informal and inclusive work culture with skilled and dedicated colleagues
• Flexible work arrangements, competitive pension and insurance schemes, cabin rentals, and other benefits

We look forward to receiving your application and CV by September 15th. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Hans Thomas Biørnstad at +47 957 45 706.

ABB is a supplier of critical infrastructure. Personnel safety is therefore important to ABB and our customers. In collaboration with Meditor, ABB in Norway conducts background checks on candidates who receive offers of employment. This is to ensure compliance with ABB's guidelines for recruitment and personnel safety, as well as compliance with legal requirements related to trade sanctions. Candidates will be asked to provide relevant information.

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