Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics & Switchgear
ABB
Richmond, VA · Posted November 4, 2026
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November 2026
- #5Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Mid-Atlantic136 jobs · of 47
- #7Best cities for education pay after cost of living$85k · of 8
- #7Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Southeast59 / 100 · of 33
- #9Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Southeast136 jobs · of 72
- #9Best cities for junior jobs in Virginia35% · of 26
- #10Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Mid-Atlantic58 / 100 · of 37
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About the job
...ABB Inc. in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and engineering of MV switchgear systems, including AIS and GIS solutions, with a focus on power electronics and protection/control philosophies. The role demands a degree in Electrical Engineering...