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This Position reports to:
Project Manager
Your Role: Own the Challenge
As a Project Engineer for Medium- and Low-Voltage Switchgear, you will take on technical responsibility for complex projects in the field of electrical power distribution. Working closely with internal departments, customers, and suppliers, you will deliver customized, efficient, and reliable solutions from design and planning through to commissioning.
* Engineering, planning, and design of medium- and low-voltage switchgear as well as electrical installations, including cabling — from technical specification to detailed design, in close coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
* Technical project execution throughout all phases: supporting manufacturing, installation, and commissioning activities, including coordination of testing, acceptance, and documentation in line with ABB quality standards.
* Site supervision and site management during project execution, ensuring smooth progress in terms of schedule, quality, occupational safety, and technical compliance.
* Commissioning and technical support of medium- and low-voltage switchgear and electrical systems, including final handover to the customer — with a strong focus on functionality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
What it takes to Run what runs the world
* Completed education in Electrical Engineering (ideally HTL, FH, or TU) with solid experience in engineering, planning, and design of medium- and low-voltage switchgear as well as electrical installations.
* Several years of practical experience in on-site project execution, including installation, site supervision, site management, and commissioning.
* Confident user of CAD systems and advanced PC skills; programming experience is an advantage.
* Fluent German and good English skills, both written and spoken.
* Strong communication skills and a confident, professional demeanor when interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
* Cost-conscious, reliable, and able to work independently while maintaining high quality standards.
* High commitment, flexibility, and a hands-on mentality in a dynamic project environment.
* Team-oriented, organized, and willing to travel as required.
Why join our company?
* 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 – A dynamic, international work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
In accordance with the collective agreement for the electrical and electronics industry in Austria, the minimum salary for this position is € gross per year (May There is a clear willingness to offer compensation above the collectively agreed minimum salary, depending on qualifications and experience.
More about us:
Electrification provides leading electrical distribution and management technologies, solutions and services to electrify the world in a safe, smart and sustainable way. The portfolio includes medium- and low-voltage electrical components, switchgear, digital devices, enclosures, and circuit breakers, among others. With our products, solutions and services, we collaborate with customers to improve power delivery and security, enhance energy management, efficiency and operational reliability, as we seek to achieve a low carbon society.
ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.
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