Project Engineer

About ABB Australia

ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 105,000 talented employees in over 100 countries.

Your role

ABB is currently seeking an Electrical/ Control Systems Engineer to work on complex electrical systems. The successful candidate will work on a wide range of electrical systems & through mentoring, training and (when appropriate) being ‘thrown in the deep end’, they expect to fast-track their learning, so they quickly become an expert. The role is based in Singleton, NSW. It will report to the Projects Team Manager.

Your responsibilities:

• Electrical engineering
• Electrical System Design
• PLC & SCADA Development & Testing
• IBA Development & Testing
• Protection Relay Programming & Testing
• Drive Software Development & Testing
• Arc Flash and Power System Studies
• Provide technical support to Field Service Engineers
• Provide technical support to the Sales Team for Bids and Proposals
• Doing regular self-paced or formal training to keep your skills sharp and ensure you are operating at the highest level
• Ensuring that Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) practices are of a high standard and working to eliminate unsafe practices and incidents.
• As a member of a larger team, you will have a range of people who you can call on for guidance and technical assistance. It is important that the candidate is aware of their own limitations and knows when to ask for assistance.

Training & development

ABB's personnel is their most important resource. They offer their personnel the opportunity for development as part of an international and innovative organization, in which each member plays an important role in keeping them at the top of technological advancement. Combined with working with highly skilled colleagues and market-leading products, these diverse training opportunities provide the employees with an excellent basis for the continuous development of their professional skills. Their wide selection of training programs enables their personnel to systematically develop their competence in the long term.

Benefits

Some benefits offered by ABB Australia include:

• Insurance for business trips
• Pension savings - an additional 2 - 3% from your salary
• Assistance Programme - work, relations, law and finance
• Cafeteria - sport, health, culture and leisure time
• Career growth - in the country and abroad
• Read more.

Career progression

At ABB, there are thousands of new opportunities created each year, and it is up to employees to take up their next challenge, as they know best where their passions lie. They are responsible for engineering their own careers; however, at the same time, we offer numerous processes and tools to support their career development. 

We enable personal growth and development with processes such as assessments, feedback, knowledge transfer, and opportunities for multi-directional career steps like project work, and moving between business units or functions, or even countries.  

Work life balance

At ABB the development and well-being of our personnel is a priority. We provide high-quality training, expert occupational health and safety services, as well as extensive opportunities for leisure and recreational activities.

Culture & vibe

"ABB is committed to fostering a culture where integrity is woven into the fabric of everything we do,” said Andrea Antonelli, ABB’s General Counsel. 

The values of ABB Australia are the cornerstone of our culture. They shape everything they do, guide their behaviour and interactions with colleagues, customers, partners and society as a whole, and help realize their purpose. By living with the four ABB values, we lead by example in how we do business and behave. (Read more) 

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About you

Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

• Engineering Degree majoring in Electrical, or Electrical Trade qualification
• You will need to have a desire to learn and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Quick learner
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Customer focused
• A keen focus on safety and a demonstrated record of implementing safety best practices
• They will only be accepting applicants with Australian working rights

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly with ABB Australia.