Project Lead Engineer - System 800xA - Based in Qatar
About this 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:
Project Manager, AUEN__
Your role and responsibilities
The role is based in Doha, Qatar - Relocation needed
In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for all engineering activities in assignments. Each day, you will ensure the activities related to all engineering disciplines within the project are executed in an efficient and cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by acting as a design authority for a particular engineering discipline and completing the corresponding engineering assignments.
The work model for the role is: Onsite.
This role is contributing to the Projects and Services of PAEN in Qatar. Main stakeholders are Project team, Project Manager and Service Delivery Manager.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Collaborating on project installation, commissioning, and site activities, to clarify potential issues or provide solutions to rectify the engineering errors.
Coaching the project engineers and designers on the translation of conceptual designs to engineering documentation, including modelling, prototyping, and calculations.
Leading, supervising, and coordinating teams (less than 10 members) in all engineering disciplines (both in-house and outsourced) on projects.
Applying design thinking or design for excellence concepts in projects, including modelling, prototyping, simulation, and calculations.
Our team dynamics
You will join a dynamic and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.
Qualifications for the role
Graduate Engineer in Electrical/ Electronic/ instrumentation Engineering
You are highly skilled with 800xA, AC800M, AC800M HI, Infi90 and Symphony systems and the Oil & Gas / Power & Water market
Must have minimum 12 years of experience of which at least 8 years as customer support / project / service engineer of System 800xA based 800M / 800mHI / Infi90 / Symphony systems preferably in Oil & Gas / Power & Water industry.
Experience of working in service projects and major projects for system 800xA based ICSS.
Team Size: Lead Engineer with 5 to 10 virtual reports as per project execution organogram. (No line management)
Good hands-on experience as Project Lead for system 800xA based control system (both hardware and software) with 9800M/ nfi90 / symphony Plus / system 800xA -based application development – project & commissioning
Hands own experience in system installation and maintenance with solid experience in Cyber security solutions for 800xA systems. Able to do cybersecurity audits and assessments, Cyber security implementation experience
An analytical thinker, self-starter, resilient and highly adaptable- in line with ABB’s latest advance service & digital portfolio
Hands on Experience in industrial communication protocols like Modbus- RTU & TCP, OPC.
Highly adaptive, analytic and quick learner with ability to give training to customers and work in offshore installed base.
Relocation to Doha, Qatar needed.
What's in it for you?
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.
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More about us
ABB’s Energy Industries division is enabling safe, smart, and sustainable projects and operations for businesses across the oil, gas, chemicals, power generation, life sciences and water sectors. Driving integrated solutions that automate, digitalize, and electrify industry we connect our people and technology to help our customers adapt and succeed. With over 50 years domain expertise, we continue to innovate and reshape traditional approaches across the energy sector. Our technologies and solutions are designed to create value, improving operational efficiency and productivity, enhancing safety and minimizing risk. We support the development of new and renewable energy models - enabling energy efficient and low carbon operations across traditional industries.
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Company at a glance
ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated. Building on over 140 years of excellence, ABB’s more than 110,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation. www.abb.com
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