ABB
Project Engineer - Automation
- Permanent
- Khobar, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 08/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
24/03/2026
Location
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Salary
SAR 15,000 - 20,000 per month
Compensation
Salary only
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
08/05/2026
Job description
ABB, a global leader in industrial automation and energy solutions, is seeking a Project Engineer - Automation to support engineering activities in diverse industrial projects across the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia. The role involves providing engineering and design support, process control application development, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to execute automation projects. The engineer will collect data, support the production of engineering design, program, implement, test, and document process control applications in DCS systems, and interpret control narratives and P&ID diagrams. The position requires adherence to contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies. The engineer will participate in workshops, support communication for assigned tasks, prepare proposals and project documentation, and assist in estimating engineering hours and materials. The role offers exposure to ABB systems, industrial automation solutions, and opportunities to contribute to energy efficiency, digitalization, and decarbonization projects while working on-site in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Provide engineering and design support by performing surveys, standard automation engineering, analysis, and basic design tasks across project types and complexities
- Collect data and support the production of engineering designs, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with project specifications
- Program, implement, test, and document process control applications within DCS systems, ensuring correct functionality and alignment with project requirements
- Interpret and understand control narratives, P&ID diagrams, and other technical documentation to support process control and automation tasks
- Assist in preparing proposals and presentations for engineering projects, including provision of bills of materials, estimated engineering hours, and related documentation
- Support collaboration and communication within workshops, meetings, and cross-functional teams related to engineering, design, tools, and processes
- Ensure all engineering and automation activities comply with quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies
- Coordinate site work and travel as needed, adapting to project requirements and ensuring successful on-site execution of automation and control system tasks
Experience & skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics & Communications, or Electrical Engineering
- 3–5 years of experience with control systems in industrial automation or energy projects
- Experience with ABB systems is an advantage, demonstrating familiarity with industrial automation platforms
- Ability to collect and analyze data, support engineering design production, and implement process control applications
- Strong teamwork, self-motivation, adaptability, and flexibility to work in diverse environments and with multi-disciplinary teams
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally based on project needs, including on-site work in industrial and energy facilities
- Proficiency in preparing project documentation, proposals, and presentations, with attention to detail and adherence to project standards
- Ability to interpret control narratives and P&ID diagrams, program DCS systems, and ensure quality and safety compliance in all engineering activities