Power Distribution & Protection Expert (High and Medium Voltage)

Job description

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 now looking for a new Power Distribution & Protection Expert to join our team in Process Industries. As a Power Distribution Expert (High Voltage and Medium Voltage ) you will be responsible for system-level technical solutions related to HV and MV power distribution systems in ABB Process Industries projects. As the System Expert in addition to project execution, you will support sales when needed in defining power system architectures, protection concepts, and technical boundary conditions to be sold in such a way that they can be implemented consistently from the start of the project to its completion. This role could be located in Vaasa, Pirkkala or Helsinki. During project implementation, the System Expert operates as a system-level technical specialist for HV and MV distribution and protection, ensuring that switchgears, protection relays, control systems, and auxiliary systems form a coherent, compliant, and operable overall power distribution system according to as sold scope. Whenever necessary, the System Expert provides assistance to the organization for tools and system development needs, project organization, feeder factories, suppliers, and the customer in system-level technical issues related to power distribution, protection functionality, testing, and operation. The work model in this role is hybrid, #LI-hybrid Additionally, you will be accountable for: Contributing to defining overall power system architecture, operating philosophy, and key system designs Defining and approving protection concepts and schemes, ensuring selectivity and system availability Ensuring technical integration of switchgear, protection relays, automation, and communication systems Contributing to identifying and managing system‑level technical risks (e.g., short‑circuit levels and protection performance) Supporting sales, project execution, and engineering across the full project lifecycle Participating in critical technical decisions Maintaining and developing system‑level documentation, expertise, and best practices Qualifications for the Role Solid understanding in electrical power engineering for HV and MV power distribution systems Good knowledge of protection and control principles for power systems Experience in protection relay testing, commissioning, and fault analysis Ability to understand and apply short-circuit calculations and protection selectivity principles Broad understanding of industrial and utility power systems and applicable standards Knowledge of and ability to use ABB HV/MV switchgear, protection relays, and substation automation solutions Good cooperation and communication skills Good command of English and Finnish, both written and spoken Because most projects are in the Nordic countries, proficiency in Swedish is seen as a benefit Additional experience of ABB products and system solutions is seen as a benefit Benefits 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. We have a hybrid working model. More about us The Process Industries Division serves the mining, minerals processing, metals, cement, pulp and paper, battery manufacturing, and food and beverage, as well as their associated service industries. The Division brings deep industry domain expertise coupled with the ability to integrate both automation and electrical systems, increase productivity and reduce overall capital and operating costs for customers. For mining, metals and cement customers, solutions include specialized products and services, as well as total production systems. The Division designs, plans, engineers, supplies, installs and commissions integrated electrical and motion systems, including electric equipment, drives, motors, high power rectifiers and equipment for automation and supervisory control within a variety of areas including mineral handling, mining operations, aluminum smelting, hot and cold steel applications and cement production. The offering for the pulp and paper industries includes control systems, quality control systems, drive systems, on-line sensors, actuators and field instruments. Digitalization solutions, including collaborative operations and augmented reality, help improve plant and enterprise productivity, and reduce maintenance and energy costs. For more information, please contact Engineering Manager Ilmari Lepistö +358 50 3341239. Interested in joining the crew? Please apply for the position by August 5th, 2026. We look forward to receiving your application. Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World. 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.