Project Engineer - Grinding

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4 Locations
In-Office
Mid level
Robotics • Analytics • Energy
The Role
Engineer high-power electrical systems for mining grinding applications, including MV drives, motors, transformers, control cabinets, and electrical infrastructure. Lead design, documentation, technical reviews, customer support, commissioning, and on-site troubleshooting across project lifecycles. The role serves as a technical customer contact and requires domestic and international travel of up to 30–40%, including hands-on support at surface and underground mining operations.
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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.


Your role and responsibilities
Working as a Project  Engineer, you will be the responsible engineer for high-power electrical systems in mine grinding applications. You will lead the engineering of MV drives, motors, transformers, and control cabinets, and provide technical expertise across the project lifecycle — from design through commissioning. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient grinding solutions. This role will require travel.
The work model for the role is:
remote

Your responsibilities :
  • Create the engineering design concept and definition based on standard templates. Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques, procedures and criteria to perform engineering assignments. Review and approve designdeliverables and act as the technical lead with the client.
  • Design and engineer high-power systems including MV drives, motors,transformers, and associated electrical infrastructure for grinding applications inmining environments.
  • Develop and review control cabinet designs, interface schematics, and electricallayouts ensuring compliance with applicable standards and safety requirements.
  • Provide technical support for ABB MV Drives and Motors installed in grindingcircuits, both on-site and remotely, on surface and underground operations.
  • Prepare technical documentation such as engineering drawings, specifications,FAT/SAT procedures, and commissioning reports.
  • Act as a technical point of contact for customers on grinding system performance,advising on optimization, maintenance strategies, and upgrades.
  • Domestic and International travel will be required, as the role will require hands-onsupport at customer sites.
  • Living ABB's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibilityfor your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Qualifications for the role
  • A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar field.
  • Member of the OIQ or another provincial professional association with 3 to 8 yearsof relevant project experience.
  • Proven experience engineering high-power systems including MV/LV drives,motors, transformers, and power electronics.• Hands-on experience with ABB MV Drives and Motors is strongly preferred.
  • Experience designing control cabinets, interface panels, and electrical schematics in accordance with relevant standards (IEC, CSA, or equivalent).
  • Familiarity with industrial automation systems including PLCs and/or DCS wouldbe an asset.
  • Valid driver's license and passport are required; availability for domestic andinternational travel (up to 30–40%).
  • Excellent communication skills in English; bilingual (French/English) is an asset.


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Employment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada)

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity, including:

• Women

• Indigenous Peoples

• Members of visible minorities

• Persons with disabilities

ABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a similar field
  • Membership in OIQ or another provincial professional association
  • 3 to 8 years of relevant project experience
  • Experience engineering high-power systems, including MV/LV drives, motors, transformers, and power electronics
  • Experience designing control cabinets, interface panels, and electrical schematics according to IEC, CSA, or equivalent standards
  • Valid driver's license and passport, with availability for domestic and international travel
  • Hands-on ABB MV Drives and Motors experience; PLC/DCS familiarity and French/English bilingual ability are assets

ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.

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The Company
HQ: Zürich
104,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com

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