Senior Project Engineer

-; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in engineering solutions is seeking a Project Engineer to take a lead role in the design of ABB 800xA control systems specific to energy and wastewater treatment markets. This position requires 7-10 years of project engineering experience and expertise in process automation. Responsibilities include liaising with customers, creating work plans, and coaching team members. The role is based in Coquitlam, BC, with opportunities for onsite collaboration. ABB offers a supportive work environment where innovation and collaboration are encouraged.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in process automation/control systems as a project engineer.
• Enhanced knowledge of 800xA engineering tools and systems.
• Proven experience in automation engineering in energy industries.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers to shape and deliver solutions.
• Create work plans and cost estimates for projects.
• Coordinate with functions for design manufacturing/staging.
• Coach engineering colleagues on translating designs to documentation.

Skills

ABB 800xA control systems

Process automation

Project engineering

Team collaboration

Communication in English

Education

Engineering degree valid in Canadian Engineering association

Job description

Overview

At ABB, we help industries outrun leaner and cleaner. Progress is an expectation for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we give you what you need to make it happen. It won always be easy; growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

Structure

This position reports to: Engineering Manager.

Role Summary

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be a design authority for an engineering discipline. Each day you will complete assignments on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects in a cost-effective manner. You will showcase your expertise by ensuring assignments are completed in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards.

The work model for the role is: onsite or within a customer office environment.

This role is contributing to the PAEN Engineering team in Vancouver. Main stakeholders are PAEN engineering and our local customers in Vancouver.

Accountabilities

• Work with the customer to shape and deliver solutions while seeking customer feedback to drive and deliver improvements.
• Create work plans and cost estimates for the portfolio of projects and ensure quality, timely implementation within the targeted cost.
• Coordinate with relevant functions to ensure the designs are appropriately manufactured / staged, tested, installed, and commissioned.
• Coaching engineering colleagues on the translation of conceptual designs to engineering documentation, best practices, and lessons learned from past projects.

Team Dynamics

You will join a newly formed, high performing local project engineering team where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications

• Immersed in, engaged in, absorbed in, highly skilled in, and enjoy working with ABB 800xA control systems and the Energy and Waste Water Treatment markets.
• Demonstrate experience in or advanced skills: 7-10 years of experience in process automation / control systems, working as a project engineer with 800xA system systems.
• Enhanced knowledge of 800xA engineering tools and systems.
• Passionate about or innovative around collaborative team engineering and hands on control system implementations.
• Degree in or proven experience of automation engineering in energy industries.
• Communication in English.
• Current Engineering degree valid in any Canadian Engineering association, preferably EGBC and able to work in Canada.

Why ABB?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

EEO Statement

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, 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.