Project Lead Engineer

Project Lead Engineer

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This is a position with grade

13

This position reports to

Automation Engineering Manager

Your role and responsibilities

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.You will serve as the technical lead for engineering activities in assignments classified as low to medium engineering complexity, with a specialization in Power Management Systems (PMS), Substation Control and Monitoring Systems (SCMS), or Process Control and / or Safety Systems using ABB 800xA, Symphony Plus (S+), or other ABB Control Systems. You will ensure project execution meets contractual specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. In addition to delivering excellent customer service, you will collaborate closely with customers and ABB teams to identify and pursue new service business opportunities.The work model for the role is : #hybrid #hybrid-LiThis role is reporting to the Automation Engineering Manager in Abu Dhabi. Main stakeholders are customers, project managers, engineering teams (in-house and outsourced), contractors, suppliers, and commissioning / service teams.You will be mainly accountable for :

• Collaborating on project installation, commissioning, and site activities to clarify potential issues or provide solutions to rectify engineering errors, ensuring compliance with HSE and quality standards
• Coaching the project engineers and designers on the translation of conceptual designs to engineering documentation, including modelling, prototyping, and calculations, while supporting skill development across the team
• Leading, supervising, and coordinating teams (less than 10 members) in all engineering disciplines (both in-house and outsourced) on low to medium complexity projects
• Applying design thinking or design for excellence concepts in projects, including modelling, prototyping, simulation, and calculations
• Acting as the technical lead and design authority, evaluating and applying standard techniques to ensure engineering deliverables conform to safety and quality requirements
• Interacting with customers, contractors, and suppliers to resolve technical issues and ensure delivery meets contractual obligations and enhances customer satisfaction
• Supporting the Project Manager in risk and opportunity assessments, identifying repeat business opportunities and supporting claims and scope management
• Performing complex field service tasks, identifying technical problems, and providing recommendations to improve system and operational performance
• Creating work plans and cost estimates in collaboration with Project Managers, ensuring timely and cost-effective project execution using standard tools and processes
• Utilizing deep knowledge of ABB products (especially ABB 800xA, Symphony Plus, and IEC 61850) to act as a focal point for customer support and contribute to service business developmentYou will join a dynamic, talented, high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

Benefits

Retirement plan

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