Senior Project Engineer

ABB
13 hours ago
Posted date13 hours ago
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EngineeringJob category
EngineeringAt 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:
Digital Solution Engineering Manager
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Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. You will act as the design authority for an engineering discipline, leading work of medium complexity across multiple projects. You will deliver engineering assignments for moderate‑sized projects or key portions of major projects in a cost‑effective and efficient manner, ensuring all outcomes meet contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and ABB's cybersecurity policies.
Work model: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid
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.
Qualifications for the role
More about us
Electrification provides leading electrical distribution and management technologies, solutions and services to electrify the world in a safe, smart and sustainable way. The portfolio includes medium- and low-voltage electrical components, switchgear, digital devices, enclosures, and circuit breakers, among others. With our products, solutions and services, we collaborate with customers to improve power delivery and security, enhance energy management, efficiency and operational reliability, as we seek to achieve a low carbon society.
go.abb/electrification
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
This position reports to:
Digital Solution Engineering Manager
__
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. You will act as the design authority for an engineering discipline, leading work of medium complexity across multiple projects. You will deliver engineering assignments for moderate‑sized projects or key portions of major projects in a cost‑effective and efficient manner, ensuring all outcomes meet contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and ABB's cybersecurity policies.
Work model: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid
- Lead electrical protection systems design, including protection relay configuration, testing, and documentation review to meet safety, quality, and cybersecurity standards.
- Design and implement ABB Zenon SCADA solutions, including HMI development, communication interfaces, and system integration with protection and control equipment.
- Coordinate with manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning teams to ensure designs are produced, installed, and commissioned accurately and updated post‑deployment.
- Work directly with customers on technical issues, applying engineering best practices, and coach colleagues in translating conceptual designs into high‑quality engineering documentation.
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.
Qualifications for the role
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience
- 5+ years' experience in protection systems engineering, SCADA integration, or related project engineering roles
- Strong expertise in configuring, testing, and commissioning protection relays (ABB and other major OEMs), secondary injection test sets (e.g., OMICRON, Doble), and SLD/protection schematics interpretation
- Knowledge of SCADA system integration with IEDs, PLCs, RTUs, and gateways, including Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3, and IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, SCL file handling)
- Skilled in engineering tools such as PCM600, IEDScout, protocol simulators, and other OEM relay configuration platforms
- Ability to collaborate across functions, communicate clearly with customers, and provide technical leadership within project teams
- Mindset to innovate, take ownership, solve complex issues, and drive continuous improvement
More about us
Electrification provides leading electrical distribution and management technologies, solutions and services to electrify the world in a safe, smart and sustainable way. The portfolio includes medium- and low-voltage electrical components, switchgear, digital devices, enclosures, and circuit breakers, among others. With our products, solutions and services, we collaborate with customers to improve power delivery and security, enhance energy management, efficiency and operational reliability, as we seek to achieve a low carbon society.
go.abb/electrification
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
JOB SUMMARY
Senior Project Engineer

ABB
Sydney
13 hours ago
N/A
Full-time
Senior Project Engineer