Project Engineer intermediate

ABB; Quebec; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB seeks a Project Engineer intermediate in Quebec to oversee the development of space and defense instruments. This engineering role requires strong analytical and project management skills and experience in optical instrumentation development. The ideal candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team and ensure project compliance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a system leader or system engineer.
• Experience in infrared optical instrumentation development.
• Bilingual in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of instruments in the space and defense domain.
• Ensure on-time delivery within budget and compliance with guidelines.
• Interact with project managers and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Analytic skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Tools

JIRA

Windchill

MS-Project

Office suite

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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. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world

This Position Reports To

Superviseure planification des projets

The quality and innovation of the engineering of our products, systems, and services keep our customers at the forefront. Developing solutions for our clients all over the world and working on our market-leading technologies will stimulate and enrich your work and mind.

ABB Measurement & Analytics plant in Québec is the world leader in spectroscopy. Our contract engineering department is Canada's largest supplier of space optical sensors used for greenhouse gas emissions monitoring and weather forecasting worldwide, among other things. Our plant is known for its expertise in the development and manufacture of various products that enable us to meet several industrial analyses needs on a daily basis.

By joining one of the largest engineering departments in Québec (Canada), you will be part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary engineering team.

You will oversee and guide the development of instruments in the space and defense (SDS) domain. You must ensure their successful and on-time delivery, within budget and in compliance with quality and safety guidelines.

The engineer or scientist we seek has a strong sense of reasoning, is autonomous, can work within a multidisciplinary team and has experience with research and development for system conception and analysis for space instrument.

Key Responsibilities

• Interact directly with project managers and clients to understand the requirements and iterate as necessary.
• Do the technical coordination of a multidisciplinary project team with Agile methodology.
• Follow up on technical actions and plan short-term schedules.
• Define the effort required to meet the current objectives and follow-up on these estimates.
• Assist the project manager in strategic planning and execution, as well as project costs tracking.
• Ensure management of requirements, conception, design and compliance of the system, performance monitoring and technical risk management.
• Document current working methods, recommend improvements and help implement changes.
• Organize and contribute to presentations, both in English and French, to clients or to the technical team during design reviews or other milestones.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or the equivalent with 5 years of experience as a system leader or system engineer.
• Experience in infrared optical instrumentation development for space mission or remote sensing.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytic, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability in delivering clear and concise project documentation and product configuration management.
• Proven ability to work within standard procedures and methodologies for operational space and provide inputs for space 2.0.
• Master the following tools: JIRA, Windchill, MS-Project, Office suite.
• Bilingual English-French (spoken and written). French is required. English is also required to communicate with customers outside Quebec on a regular basis.
  
  

What's In It For You

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You’ll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

Lead the way. This is where progress moves faster, teams turn enthusiasm into action, and we’re engineered to outrun expectations. Run What Runs the World.

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ABB Values The Dedication, Commitment, And Expertise Of Our Employees. As An Employment Equity Employer, We Believe In An Inclusive And Diverse Workforce. We Are Committed To Ensuring That Our Policies And Practices Align With The Employment Equity Program, Aiming For a Workforce That Is Truly Representative Of The Four Designated Groups

• Women
• Indigenous peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities
  
  

ABB is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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