Associate Project Engineer

ABB is hiring an Associate Project Engineer. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

Level's read on this job

Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
The posting allows some remote work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Dcs, control systems and automation engineering.
Level lists 2,100+ other open roles at ABB.
The role was posted within the past two weeks.

AI in this role

Support engineering activities and process control applications for automation projects under senior guidance.

dcs

control-systemsautomation-engineeringinstrumentationengineering-design

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:

Operations Manager

Your role:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support engineering activities across projects of varying sizes and complexities under the guidance of senior engineers. You will be responsible for completing assigned tasks in a cost-effective manner while ensuring compliance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies. You will also contribute to the engineering design process by collecting data, performing analyses, and supporting the development of technical solutions.

The work model for the role is: hybrid/on-site.

This role contributes to the SA-OPC Business Line within the Middle East region. The position supports engineering activities and project execution while collaborating with key stakeholders, including Sales, Product Management, and Business Development teams, to deliver customer-focused solutions and achieve business objectives.

You will be mainly accountable for:

· Performs basic survey work, standard automation engineering, analysis, and basic design tasks.

· Collect data and support engineering design production.

· Exercises judgement on limited details of work and on application of standard methods & prepare relevant documentation

· Supporting communication pertaining to specific assignments in meetings.

· Participate in workshops related to engineering, design, tools and processes.

· Work in graphic / application engineering development in DCS

· Program, implement, test and document process control applications.

· Ability to understand control narratives, P&ID’s.

· Assists in preparing proposal / presentation of engineering projects / programs (provision of bills of materials, estimated engineering hours, etc.).

What it takes to Run what runs the world

· Bachelor's Degree - Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics & communications, Electrical Engineering.

· Control Systems Experience: 3-5 years of experience with control systems. ABB systems will be an advantage.

· Must be a team player, self-motivated, quick learner, adaptable and flexible.

· Willingness to travel & work at sites as and when required.

· Willingness to travel domestic / overseas based on project need.

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.

Run What Runs the World.

#ABBCareers #RunwithABB
#Runwhatrunstheworld

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.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

How we rate this

Associate Project Engineer at ABB rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Open the description and count.

Key facts

Associate Project Engineer is an open job at ABB.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Al-Khobar, asch-Scharqiyya, Saudi Arabia and is marked remote.
The job was posted on October 6, 2026.
Seniority: junior.
Applications are handled by ABB. Apply on ABB

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Control SystemsAutomation EngineeringInstrumentationEngineering DesignDcs

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where control systems was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where automation engineering was part of your work. What did you do?
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Tell me about a project where engineering design was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used Dcs in your day-to-day work.

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