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You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together.
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.
Engineering Manager
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Do you enjoy turning complex plant requirements into clear, reliable electrical designs? As a Project Engineer Electrical at ABB, you will be the technical reference for electrical engineering on small and mid-sized projects, from database planning and cabinet design through to on-site commissioning, bringing care for quality and safety, courage to challenge ideas, and curiosity to improve how we work. You will join a welcoming, collaborative team of colleagues who look out for each other, from lunch walks and coffee breaks to yearly team events.
The work model for this role is: on-site with 8 home office days per month and 40% obligatory travel.
Design and maintain electrical documentation in EPLAN, including database planning, control cabinet planning, and automated generation of electrical schematics, completing the remaining schematics yourself
Act as design authority for low-to-medium complexity electrical engineering, delivering to contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements and cybersecurity policies
Support installation, testing and on-site commissioning, and coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain and project managers from contract to project closure
Work flexibly between the office, home office and project sites, with approx. 40% travel within Austria (currently including Vorarlberg) with pool cars available at your disposal
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.
An electrical engineering qualification such as a HTL diploma with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a completed apprenticeship with approx. 10 years of practical experience or equivalent
Advanced hands-on experience with EPLAN Electric P8
Experience in plant engineering (Anlagenbau) and EMSR design, ideally in mechanically led plant projects
Experience in power generation, such as power plants or hydropower plants is a strong advantage
Written and spoken German and English at B2 level or higher
We offer a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond:
Work-Life Balance – Flexible working models, including flextime and hybrid options, to support your personal and professional life.
Health & Well-being – Access to various health measures, a Global Employee Assistance Program, and a gender-neutral parental leave policy.
Financial Perks – Participation in the Global Employee Shareholder Acquisition Program (ESAP) and meal allowances.
Career Growth – Extensive training opportunities and structured development programs to help you advance.
Inclusive Culture – An international work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
The minimum compensation, in accordance with the electrical and electronics industry collective agreement, is 3.800 EUR monthly for a full-time position as of May 2026. We are happy to speak in person about your compensation package in accordance with your qualifications and experience.
The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its 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. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.
Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.
Run What Runs the World.
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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.
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