Senior Project Engineer

Reports to: Project Operations Manager

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. Join us as Senior Project Engineer. This is an exciting time to be a part of ABB's Marine & Ports journey to sustainability. We're well positioned and committed to paving the way to a zero-emission marine industry, providing greater efficiency and reliability to shipowners and helping vessels meet the demands of today and tomorrow.

• Serve as the technical lead across multiple projects, approving engineering designs and ensuring alignment with project scope and standards
• Engineer integrated marine systems including Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) systems, Automation and control systems, MV/LV power systems, Protection, control, and monitoring schemes, E-house based system solutions
• Review engineering documentation to ensure adherence to safety, cybersecurity, and quality requirements
• Drive best practices that support safe and efficient marine system design
• Collaborate closely with customers throughout design, engineering, approval, and commissioning phases
• Prepare and deliver technical documentation, submissions, and design presentations to secure timely approvals
• Lead the project execution technically and ensure delivery meets contract specifications, performance, reliability, and safety expectations
• Support and manage site activities including system installation, integration, and commissioning

Qualifications for the Role

• Bachelor's/Master degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline
• Strong hands-on experience with integrated solutions involving Variable Speed Drives, Automation and PLC systems, MV/LV electrical systems
• Familiar with NZ electrical standards and safety procedures in handling the project engineering, installation and commissioning is preferred
• Solid understanding of safety and cybersecurity standards in engineering projects
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage customer expectations
• Proactive, innovative mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and ownership

About ABB

At ABB, we help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner. Progress is an expectation – for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

ABB's Marine & Ports division drives energy efficiency, safety, and a clean maritime future through electric, automated, and digital solutions. Our integrated solutions and lifecycle services for ship and shore help owners and operators of vessels and cargo terminals optimize performance, increase reliability and reduce emissions. From the pioneering Azipod® propulsion system to advanced automation and digital connectivity, we prepare the maritime industry to meet the demands of tomorrow. With a team of 2,000 experts operating from 26 locations worldwide, we bring over 100 years of industry experience. To date, we have electrified more than 1,500 ships, automated over 1,700 container cranes, and digitally connected more than 2,000 vessels and terminals.

At ABB, our mission is to help industries outrun–leaner and cleaner.

Why ABB

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

We empower you to take initiative, challenge the status quo, and lead with confidence. At ABB, you'll grow through impactful work, continuous learning, and a support system tailored to your career goals. Every idea you contribute brings the marine industry one step closer to a sustainable future.

We Care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We Grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

How to Apply

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We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.