Project Lead Engineer

ABB Schweiz AG; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automation is seeking a Project Lead Engineer in Abu Dhabi. The role involves acting as a technical lead for engineering activities, ensuring project execution meets specifications, and collaborating closely with customers. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in automation and expertise in ABB control systems.

Benefits

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in automation with ABB control systems.
• Proficient in interface configuration using industrial protocols.
• Experience in Oil & Gas and Power & Water sectors.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for engineering activities in projects.
• Collaborate on project installation and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and quality standards.

Skills

ABB 800xA/Symphony Plus (S+)

PMS/SCMS or ICSS systems

Industrial protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, Profibus)

Customer collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

ABB PCM600

Relion Series relays

Job description

Project Lead Engineer

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This is a position with grade

13

This position reports to

Automation Engineering Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for all engineering activities in assignments. Each day, you will ensure the activities related to all engineering disciplines within the project are executed in an efficient and cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by acting as a design authority for a particular engineering discipline and completing the corresponding engineering assignments.You will serve as the technical lead for engineering activities in assignments classified as low to medium engineering complexity, with a specialization in Power Management Systems (PMS), Substation Control and Monitoring Systems (SCMS), or Process Control and/or Safety Systems using ABB 800xA, Symphony Plus (S+), or other ABB Control Systems. You will ensure project execution meets contractual specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. In addition to delivering excellent customer service, you will collaborate closely with customers and ABB teams to identify and pursue new service business opportunities.The work model for the role is: #hybrid #hybrid-LiThis role is reporting to the Automation Engineering Manager in Abu Dhabi. Main stakeholders are customers, project managers, engineering teams (in-house and outsourced), contractors, suppliers, and commissioning/service teams.You will be mainly accountable for:• Collaborating on project installation, commissioning, and site activities to clarify potential issues or provide solutions to rectify engineering errors, ensuring compliance with HSE and quality standards• Coaching the project engineers and designers on the translation of conceptual designs to engineering documentation, including modelling, prototyping, and calculations, while supporting skill development across the team• Leading, supervising, and coordinating teams (less than 10 members) in all engineering disciplines (both in-house and outsourced) on low to medium complexity projects• Applying design thinking or design for excellence concepts in projects, including modelling, prototyping, simulation, and calculations• Acting as the technical lead and design authority, evaluating and applying standard techniques to ensure engineering deliverables conform to safety and quality requirements• Interacting with customers, contractors, and suppliers to resolve technical issues and ensure delivery meets contractual obligations and enhances customer satisfaction• Supporting the Project Manager in risk and opportunity assessments, identifying repeat business opportunities and supporting claims and scope management• Performing complex field service tasks, identifying technical problems, and providing recommendations to improve system and operational performance• Creating work plans and cost estimates in collaboration with Project Managers, ensuring timely and cost-effective project execution using standard tools and processes• Utilizing deep knowledge of ABB products (especially ABB 800xA, Symphony Plus, and IEC 61850) to act as a focal point for customer support and contribute to service business developmentYou will join a dynamic, talented, high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

• You are highly skilled in ABB 800xA/Symphony Plus (S+), PMS/SCMS or ICSS systems and have experience working with automation solutions in the Oil & Gas and Power & Water sectors
• You are proficient in interface configuration using industrial protocols like IEC 61850, Modbus, Profibus, OPC, IEC 101, IEC 104, Profibus, between ABB automation systems and third-party systems or field devices as applicable
• You have over 5 years of experience in the automation field, working as a PMS/SCMS or ICSS Engineer with ABB control systems and industrial communication protocols
• Possess an enhanced knowledge of ABB 800xA with AC 800M, Symphony Plus, and industrial networking and cybersecurity solutions for control systems
• You are passionate about customer collaboration and problem solving, and have good communication skills
• Degree in Engineering with demonstrated expertise in automation systems and process applications across the Oil & Gas and Power & Water industries
• You are at ease communicating in English with internal teams, customers, and external stakeholders
• You hold current certifications and are proficient in tools like ABB PCM600 and Relion Series relays (for PMS/SCMS), or certified as a TUV Functional Safety Engineer (for ICSS), where applicable
• You are engaged in engineering design, configuration, and integration of ABB PMS/SCMS/ICSS solutions in both onshore and offshore project environments
• You enjoy working with IED engineering tools and ABB libraries such as PPM with Load Shedding and Load Sharing applications (for PMS/SCMS engineer)
• You are immersed in identifying customer needs and lifecycle opportunities, delivering high-performance solutions in compliance with industry and safety standards

Benefits

• Retirement plan

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