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You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.\nThis position reports to:\nSite Operations Manager__\nAs a Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Commissioning Engineer, you’ll take the lead in ensuring medium-voltage GIS and Ring Main Unit (RMU) systems are commissioned safely, accurately, and to the highest technical standards. This role places you at the center of complex customer projects, where your expertise, problem-solving skills, and on-site leadership directly shape system performance and customer confidence.\nThe work model for the role is:Remote in the US\nThis role is contributing to theELSE Data Center Services Center of Excellence in the United States.\nYou will be mainly accountable for:\nLead commissioning of ABB GIS and RMU systems in accordance with ABB standards, customer specifications, and applicable IEEE / IEC / ANSI requirements.\nCreate commissioning work plans, cost estimates, schedules, risk assessments, and Methods of Procedure (MOPs).\nSupport execution and manage commissioning activities through energization and customer acceptance.\nSupport Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Integrated FAT (IFAT).\nInterface with customers, EPCs, utilities, and internal ABB teams.\nIdentify commissioning risks and lead mitigation actions.\nSupport contract managers with technical input related to scope and claims.\nPerform site visits to support commissioning teams.\nMentor and develop junior engineers.\nQualifications:\nBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.\n10+ years of commissioning and field engineering experience.\nStrong experience with ABB GIS (ZX Portfolio) and RMU (SafeRing / SafePlus).\nExperience with ABB Protection & Control platforms (ZEE600, SSC600, PCM600).\nKnowledge of generator paralleling systems and critical power infrastructure.\nProficient technical writing skills for commissioning documentation.\nAbility to travel 40-50%\nWhat's in it for you\nWe 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.\nABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.\nFor more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf\nAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 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Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.\nWhile base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $100,500 and $160,800 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.\nABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees\n[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]\nGo to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more\nHealth, Life & Disability\nChoice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan. \nChoice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus\nVision benefit\nCompany paid life insurance (2X base pay)\nCompany paid AD&D (1X base pay)\nVoluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums\nShort Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid\nLong Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.\nSupplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance\nParental Leave - up to 6 weeks\nEmployee Assistance Program\nHealth Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption\nEmployee discount program\nRetirement\n401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions \nEmployee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)\nTime off\nABB provides 11 paid holidays. \nSalaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy. \nBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. 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