Project Engineer

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:

Project Management Office Manager

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In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.  Join us as a Project Engineer and take a role as the design authority for engineering deliverables. In this position, you will work across the full lifecycle of software‑focused industrial engineering projects, including system design, development, validation, installation, diagnostics, remote support, migrations, and upgrades. You will contribute to both small projects and defined work packages within larger programs, ensuring all work is delivered efficiently and in line with contract requirements, quality standards, safety practices, and cybersecurity policies.

Work model:  hybrid #LI hybrid based in Grafton, Auckland or Taupo, New Zealand
 

• Designing and implementing DCS/PLC control systems, including concept development, configuration, validation, installation, and commissioning in line with ABB’s engineering execution and quality standards.
• Developing and modifying IEC 61131-based control software, ensuring seamless integration with system architecture and alignment with functional design specifications.
• Configuring and verifying industrial communication networks (including domain architecture), applying engineering guidelines and performing rigorous verification and validation activities.
• Troubleshooting and optimizing control system applications, maintaining up‑to‑date technical knowledge of ICT solutions, development tools, and control system technologies.
• Creating and maintaining local application guidelines, libraries, and inhouse/demo systems to support development, training, testing, and diagnostics.
• Supporting project delivery through strong customer engagement, safe work practices, and contribution to proposals and technical 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:

• Electrical or Electronic Engineering qualification
• Sound knowledge of industrial control systems
• Generation (hydro, thermal, geothermal), oil & gas downstream processing, pulp & paper industries are an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of Industrial IT Networks, Domains, Windows OS.
• Sound implementation and maintenance knowledge of Virtual Server environment; including VMWare and ESXi are an advantage.
• Experience with fieldbus communication protocols, such as: ProfiBus, ModBusTCP/IP, and ModbusRTU.
• Experience with OPC SMNP
• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering; within an interest in instrumentation, control engineering, or software programming.
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office & MS Project, Outlook, AutoCAD..
   

More about us

ABB's Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With 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. With over 50 years of domain expertise, we harness data, machine learning and artificial intelligence to deliver solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, while reducing risk, operational cost and capital cost throughout the entire plant lifecycle. Our goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition.
 

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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.