Senior Project Engineer

AETAD ABB Transmission & Distribution Limited; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AETAD ABB Transmission & Distribution Limited is seeking a Senior IC for its Abu Dhabi location. This role focuses on designing and implementing OT network solutions, emphasizing cybersecurity within the Oil & Gas and Power & Water sectors. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in industrial networking, proficiency in Cisco technologies, and relevant certifications. The position offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in designing Operational Technology network solutions.
• 5+ years in industrial networking and cybersecurity.
• Current CCNA and CCNP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Act as the design authority for medium complexity projects.
• Collaborate with customers for solutions delivery.
• Manage assignments ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Networking

Cybersecurity

Project Management

Engineering

Education

Degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Cisco Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches

VPNs

Industrial firewalls

Active Directory Group Policy

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. Growing takes grit, but at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Automation Engineering Manager

In this role, you will act as the design authority for an engineering discipline focusing on medium complexity projects with expertise in Networking & Cyber Security. You will manage assignments across several projects of moderate size or portions of larger projects, ensuring they are completed cost-effectively and in compliance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety regulations, and cybersecurity policies.

The work model for the role is: hybrid.

This role reports to the Automation Engineering Manager in Dubai. It involves collaboration with various stakeholders including Project Managers, Engineering Teams, and customers to ensure successful project delivery and technical support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with customers to shape and deliver solutions, seeking feedback for continuous improvement.
• Develop work plans and cost estimates, ensuring timely and quality delivery within budget.
• Coordinate with relevant functions for manufacturing, staging, testing, installation, and commissioning of designs.
• Coach colleagues on translating conceptual designs into engineering documentation, sharing best practices and lessons learned.
• Act as a technical lead, approving design deliverables to ensure conformity, safety, and quality.
• Anticipate and resolve critical issues using advanced concepts and methods.
• Participate in project meetings, address technical issues, and meet contractual obligations.
• Assess technical risks and opportunities, reporting issues with recommendations for resolution.
• Ensure compliance with safety, contractual, and engineering standards.
• Provide technical support during commissioning and start-up, ensuring customer satisfaction.

You will join a dynamic, talented, high-performing team where you can thrive.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience designing and implementing Operational Technology (OT) network solutions for control systems, with a focus on industrial cybersecurity in Oil & Gas and Power & Water sectors.
• Over 5 years of hands-on experience in industrial networking and cybersecurity, working with control systems and OT environments.
• Proficiency in Cisco Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches, VLAN/VTP/STP/RSTP/MSTP/VRRP/MRP/PRP, MLPS, VPNs, and network monitoring tools.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers.
• Degree in engineering or a related field, with extensive knowledge of cybersecurity for industrial automation systems.
• Fluent in English, both technical and customer-facing communication.
• Current CCNA and CCNP certifications (R&S/Security), with a solid understanding of ISA/IEC 62443 standards.
• Experience with cybersecurity solutions like McAfee ePO, ENS, Threat Prevention, Application Whitelisting, industrial firewalls (Tofino, Eagle), Cisco FTD, FortiGate, and Sophos.
• Knowledge of Active Directory Group Policy, system hardening, and backup systems like Acronis.

What's in it for you:

Bring your full self to work—your ideas, energy, and ambition. You will have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your career, and tackle meaningful challenges. Your work will create tangible impact every day.

Join a collective vision where progress takes flight, ideas turn into impact, and we define what's next. Run what runs the world.

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We value diversity and inclusion. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit us to learn more about our solutions and impact worldwide.

Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills: Six Sigma, Construction Estimating, Construction Experience, Prolog, Wastewater, OSHA, Mechanical Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Management, AutoCAD, Project Management Software, Microsoft Project

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1