Electrical Lead Engineer

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In this position, you will be the technical and commercial lead and design authority for engineering activities related to Low- Medium Voltage Switchgear, UPS and transformer systems engineering projects in IAEN in the Benelux. In this role, you will drive excellence, making technical recommendations to ensure that engineering activities are effectively executed in accordance with expectations, specifications, standards and safety requirements, while identifying improvement opportunities. In the role of Electrical Lead Engineer you are the "linking pin" between our clients and local and/or global engineering teams. In this role you will be an interlocutor for our clients during the tendering phase, guiding both the client and the tender team in obtaining the most optimal technical solution. After obtaining the order, you will guide the local and/or global execution team in realizing the sold solutions to ensure the overall satisfaction of the client. Summary: A technical and commercial coordination role between customer and ABB engineering departments both nationally and internationally. During the tender phase, you will be part of the tender team. During the execution you have a leading role in the project team.

Your responsibilities

• Aiding contract managers with claims related to changes in the project scope, including assessing cost and time impacts, as well as risk quantifications
• Providing technical solutions, costs and deliverables for sales proposals, while assisting the tender manager in technical reviews and discussions with customers and others
• Creating and delivering work plans, resource requirements, proposals, engineering estimates, risk and opportunity analyses
• Resolving complex technical issues both remotely and at customer sites in Benelux.
• Maintaining and enhancing customer satisfaction by offering dialogue and excellent service at all times
• Working and networking with engineering colleagues, disseminating best practices
• Overseeing new subcontracts and assisting the supply chain in managing subcontractors
• Developing your management and communication skills by coaching entry-level engineers, technicians and support teams.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar.
• A good understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Dutch and English is a requirement, German is an advantage.
• You are commercially driven with a high technical background.
• Experience in project implementation in both tender phase as well as execution.
• Broad knowledge of both LVS and MVS (Switchgears, UPS systems, Transformers etc. etc.)
• Harmonic, cable, short-circuit and selectivity calculations are all yours.
• Experience with CAD software and MS Office.
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Excellent time management and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and remain professional at all times.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working for an international oriented company.

More about us

ABB is a global power and automation technology group. ABB is known as the largest supplier of industrial motors and drives, the largest supplier of generators for the wind industry, the largest supplier of power grids worldwide, and ABB's technologies propel the world's largest cruise ship. We lead with innovations, follow trends and think with our customers. We have brought together 150,000 people working together in more than 100 countries worldwide. What does ABB have to offer? We offer a diversified fulltime job of 40 within an international company, which is highly committed to the development of its employees as well as to quality and safety. We will, of course, offer you competitive and appealing working conditions. Furthermore we will offer you a: Salary based on your education and experience. 13th month. 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days Pension plan. Laptop and cell phone. Opportunities to work from home. Interested? Apply online and register your resume with www.abb.nl by clicking on 'Working at ABB'. The application process consists of 2 rounds of interviews. In addition, an assessment may be part of the procedure. For any questions about the position, please contact Ferry Saleh, e-mail: [email protected]