Project Engineer, Electrical Systems

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. 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. This position reports to: Engineering Manager __ Your role and responsibilities We are looking for a Project Engineer to join our Engineering and System Expertise team within ABB Energy Industries in Vaasa. In this role, you will work with electrical systems related to power generation, with a particular focus on generator protection and excitation systems. This is an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in generator protection and excitation systems while working on demanding energy industry projects. Supported by experienced colleagues, you will participate in customer projects from engineering and system configuration through testing and commissioning, gradually taking on broader technical responsibility. As your expertise grows, you will also contribute to technical solution development together with customers and the sales team. The role combines office-based engineering with practical testing and commissioning activities at customer sites. It requires willingness and ability to travel about 30 days per year, mainly within Finland and Northern Europe. The work model for the role is hybrid and the initial onboarding and technical training will primarily take place in Vaasa. You will be mainly accountable for:

• Executing engineering, configuration and documentation activities related to generator protection and excitation systems.
• Providing technical support for internal testing, factory acceptance testing, installation and commissioning activities, including participating in commissioning at customer sites.
• Collaborating with Project Managers, Lead Engineers, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders to deliver technically sound and cost-effective solutions in accordance with contract, quality and safety requirements.
• Supporting the sales team with technical advisory and defining suitable protection and excitation solutions in close cooperation with customers.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field, such as electrical, automation, or power engineering.
• Some work experience in electrical engineering, power generation, protection systems, excitation systems, commissioning or a related field.
• Interest in power generation and a good understanding of electrical power systems. Knowledge or experience of generator protection, protection relays or excitation systems is considered a strong advantage.
• Practical experience in engineering, configuration, testing or commissioning. Experience with protection relays, electrical CAD tools or power plant systems is an advantage.
• Willingness and ability to travel and work at customer sites about 30 days per year.
• A collaborative and customer-oriented mindset, combined with a willingness to learn and develop into a broader technical expert role.
• Fluency in Finnish and English, both written and spoken. Swedish is considered an advantage.

Our team dynamics You will join an experienced and supportive engineering team working with protection, excitation, automation and electrical systems for energy industry customers. The role provides an opportunity to develop your expertise through project work, internal training and practical commissioning assignments. More about us The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle. Our culture and benefits reflect our values: courage, care, curiosity and collaboration. The most appreciated benefits according to our personnel are at the moment e.g. an annual performance bonus, employee share acquisition program, continuous learning opportunities, and other wellbeing and family benefits. For more information, please contact Engineering Manager Tapio Karppi, +358 50 3342080. You can reach Tapio during the following call times: 26 November from 12:00 to 13:00 and 27 November from 12:30 to 13:30. Interested in joining the crew? Please apply for the position by December 6th, 2026. We look forward to receiving your application. Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.