Graduate Project Engineer

-; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in Aberdeen is seeking a Graduate Project Engineer to deliver hardware and software platforms for automation systems in the UK Energy Industries. This role provides hands-on technical support throughout project phases, offering a structured two-year development programme to cultivate skills and confidence. Candidates should possess a relevant STEM degree and a strong interest in energy transition and sustainability. Enjoy competitive benefits including a flexible schedule, ample leave, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits scheme

Private medical cover

Generous bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Control, Automation, Electronics, or related field.
• Strong interest in learning new technologies and self-motivated.
• Basic understanding of IT fundamentals, operating systems, and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of project outputs on time and within budget.
• Provide hands-on technical support during multiple project phases.
• Collaborate with international engineering teams.

Skills

Strong interest in learning new technologies

High level of self-motivation

Ability to work effectively within collaborative teams

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

ABB industrial automation systems

Digital or cloud-based tools

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. 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: Project Execution Support Manager

As a Graduate Project Engineer, you will deliver hardware and software platforms for a range of automation systems and services, supporting engineering projects across the UK Energy Industries. You will play an active role in projects, providing practical, hands‑on technical support from delivery through to implementation.

The two‑year ABB UK Graduate Development Programme offers a structured start to your career, combining hands‑on experience with formal learning and mentoring. You will work on real customer projects alongside experienced colleagues, developing practical skills and confidence in a professional environment. The programme is designed to support long‑term development within ABB's UK and global teams.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters – because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

What’s in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work – your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

Work model: onsite from our Aberdeen location {#LI-onsite}

• Work as part of a team specialising in operational technology, supporting hardware and software systems that monitor and control industrial equipment, assets, processes, and events in live operational environments
• Contribute hands‑on technical support across multiple phases of customer projects, under the guidance of the Engineering Section Manager
• Support the delivery of project outputs on time and within budget, while working in line with quality and safety standards

Qualifications for the Role

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline such as Control, Automation, Electronics, Computer, Systems, or Software Engineering, or Computer Science
• Strong interest in learning new technologies, with a high level of self‑motivation and curiosity
• Sound understanding of IT fundamentals including operating systems, networking, and basic cybersecurity principles
• Willingness to develop hands‑on experience with ABB industrial automation systems and digital or cloud‑based tools
• Ability to work effectively within collaborative, multi‑disciplinary and international engineering teams
• Interest in energy transition, sustainability, and the future of the energy industry
• Willingness to actively participate in the ABB UK Graduate Development Programme
• Full UK Driver's License

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Private medical cover
• Generous bonus scheme

More about us

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalise and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonise. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division's goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimising waste for customers, from project start‑up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.

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We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.