Project Lead Engineer – 800xA ABB Engineering 8 Oct · 19:13

AimGulf; Al Khobar; Hybrid; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Project Lead Engineer for 800xA to design and execute DCS engineering activities in service projects of medium to high complexity. You will lead cross-discipline teams, develop work plans and cost estimates, and ensure quality deliverables on time.

The role requires 8–10 years in process automation, experience with large oil & gas/refineries, and knowledge of ABB 800xA, ESXi, and cyber security design.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in Process Automation, especially in Large Oil & Gas / Refineries / Petrochemicals
• Experience in High complex DCS Architecture with multiple systems
• Experience in DCS retrofits, upgrades, service and commissioning
• Experience in virtualization concepts and ESXi setup
• Familiarity with ABB legacy systems (Advant, Safeguard, Infi90, SCADA Vantage) is a plus
• Willingness to relocate overseas and travel offshore/onshore

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to high complex projects across all disciplines
• Prepare proposals/presentations for service projects
• Identify customer requirements and design to-be integrations
• Create work plans and cost estimates; ensure timely, quality deliverables
• Mentor and guide project team; provide technical support for testing, installation and commissioning
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management and BD to deliver customer-focused solutions

Skills

DCS architecture

ABB 800xA knowledge

Process automation

OPC MODBUS knowledge

Cyber security design

Network configuration (AD)

Alarm management

Leadership

Communication skills

Relocation/travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree – Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics & communications

Tools

ESXi

Raid configuration

VMware vSphere

McAfee ePO

WSUS

Job description

# Project Lead Engineer – 800xA Required in Khobar, KSA**Job Title:** Project Lead Engineer – 800xA**Company Name:** ABB**Job Location:** Khobar, Saudi Arabia**Work Mode:** Hybrid**Date Posted:** 7 October 2026**Job Reference/ID:** JR00046578**Job Description / Role:**At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.This position reports to: Operations ManagerIn this role, you will have the opportunity to design and execute DCS engineering activities in service projects with medium to high complexity, according to Standard work instructions, quality standards and safety guidelines. Deliver quality customer service to satisfy customers.This role contributes to the SA-OPC Business Line within the Middle East region. The position supports engineering activities and project execution while collaborating with key stakeholders, including Sales, Product Management, and Business Development teams, to deliver customer-focused solutions and achieve business objectives.**Key Responsibilities:*** Efficiently Lead medium to high complex projects comprising of all disciplines* Evaluate, selects and applies standard techniques and procedures to perform Engineering assignments in projects.* Assists in preparing proposal/presentation of service engineering projects/programs.* Identify customer (internal or external) requirements, analyze and document as-is process and process interfaces, discover process gaps, design to-be integration in collaboration with business resources.* Creates work plans and cost estimates for overall scope and ensures quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost.* Mentor & guide the team through the project aspects.* Provides technical support for testing, installation and commissioning activities.* Collaborate with business & other IT teams to deliver solutions within timeline.* Assist customer and technical issues, interacts with official contracts.* Proactively identifies suggestions for product, quality and customer service improvement and discusses them with management for changes.* Interact with various stakeholders understand the customer demands, update self with latest trends and technologies used in process automation domain.* Understanding of the complete project life cycle including project deliverables is must.* Collaborates on project installation, commissioning, and site activities, to clarify potential issues or provide solutions to rectify the engineering errors.**Experience Required:*** 8-10 years’ experience in Process Automation especially in the field of Large Oil & Gas / Refineries / Petrochemicals complexes* Experience in High complex DCS Architecture which involves multiple systems and interfaces with third party systems.* Experience on DCS- Retrofits, Upgrades, Service and Commissioning.* Experience in Virtualization concepts, ESXi Setup, Raid configuration and VMware Configuration.* Experience in configuring MacAfee epo, WSUS.* Having ABB legacy system(Advant, Safeguard, Infi90, SCADAVantage) experience can be an advantage.* Work experience in projects with customers from multiple geographical areas /multi-cultural is an added advantage.**Education Qualifications:** Bachelor’s Degree – Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics & communications**Skills Required:*** Knowledge in the system installation, integration of servers and client computers in virtual environment, windows Administration.* Working knowledge on Managed switches, Routers and Firewalls.* Knowledge in designing System and Network Hardening and develop Cyber security designs* Working knowledge on Domain configuration and Active directory configuration for larger systems includes defining group policies.* Process Automation knowledge – Application programming (Oil & Gas/ Refineries /Petrochemicals and Power & Water)* Knowledge on Third party Communication like MODBUS, OPC.* Having ABB 800xA System knowledge (System,800xA History, 800xA Information management).* Configuration of Network Switches/Routers/Firewall, Configuration of Field devices like HART, Profibus & Foundation Fieldbus, Asset Optimization will be added advantage.* Good Communication & Leadership Capabilities* Team player, self-motivated, quick learner, adaptable and flexible* Competent in Alarm management solutions* Willingness to relocate overseas* Willingness to travel to offshore & onshore sites**Employment / Job Type:** Full Time**Nationality:** Any Nationality**About the Company:**ABB is an electrification and automation technology company supporting industrial, infrastructure, energy, and mobility customers. Gulf opportunities include engineering, service, sales, project management, operations, digital solutions, finance, and other corporate functions.**Company Industry:** Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing**Department / Functional Area:** Engineering**Closing Date:** Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)