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This position reports to:
Engineering Manager
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Your Role: Own the Challenge
As a Project Engineer, you are responsible for the design, engineering, and technical documentation of automation, control, and electrical systems within Energy Industries projects.
Design, engineering, and documentation of PLC and distributed control systems, operator interfaces, as well as low- and medium-voltage installations, protection and excitation systems for power generation, oil & gas, and process industry applications, including the planning and sizing of field instrumentation, mechanical components, and cable systems
Independently review manufacturing and installation activities and contribute to site supervision and commissioning, providing technical consulting to customers and ensuring the correct implementation of systems and plants
Deliver sound technical recommendations throughout all project phases to ensure project execution within agreed schedules and budgets, while complying with applicable quality and safety standards
Provide technical and organizational support to project managers and project leads during technical reviews and in collaboration with customers, partners, subcontractors, and suppliers, demonstrating a customer-focused mindset, contributing to high customer satisfaction, and showing a willingness to travel (approx. 40%)
What it takes to Run what runs the world
Completed technical education (HTL, University of Applied Sciences, or University) with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience, or a completed apprenticeship/technical school in electrical engineering with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience
Solid general IT skills, particularly in MS Office, AutoCAD, and ECAD systems (e.g. EPLAN P8, COMOS PT), as well as SAP
Strong commitment to safe working practices and strict compliance with all applicable occupational health and safety regulations
High level of self-motivation, openness to new topics, and a continuous willingness to learn and adopt new technologies
Team-oriented and solution-driven working style combined with very good written and verbal communication skills
Very good command of German (C1) and good command of English (B1), both written and spoken
Willingness to travel within Austria (approx. 40%), primarily in project-based blocks aligned with the project lifecycle
Why join our company?
Work-Life Balance – Flexible working models, including flextime and hybrid options, to support your personal and professional life.
Health & Well-being – Access to various health measures, a Global Employee Assistance Program, and a gender-neutral parental leave policy.
Financial Perks – Participation in the Global Employee Shareholder Acquisition Program (ESAP) and meal allowances.
Career Growth – Extensive training opportunities and structured development programs to help you advance.
Inclusive Culture – A dynamic, international work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
In accordance with the collective agreement for the electrical and electronics industry in Austria, the minimum salary for this position is € 60.000 gross per year (May 2025). There is a clear willingness to offer compensation above the collectively agreed minimum salary, depending on qualifications and experience.
More about us:
ABB’s Process Automation business area enables customers to operate some of the world’s largest and most complex industrial infrastructures, helping them outrun – leaner and cleaner.
We offer a broad range of automation, electrification and digital solutions for process, hybrid and maritime industries, including industry-specific integrated control and software as well as measurement and analytics solutions and services.
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, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. 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 minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit careers.abb to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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