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Project Lead Engineer - 800xA

Al-Khobar, asch-Scharqiyya, Saudi Arabia💼 Full-time🗓 2026-10-06

Core

Lead DCS engineering activities for medium to high complexity service projects in the process automation domain, focusing on ABB 800xA systems and integration with third-party systems.

Role type

Senior IC Project Lead Engineer (Process Automation/DCS)

Builds

DCS engineering solutions, system integrations, and commissioning deliverables for Oil & Gas, Refineries, and Petrochemicals clients.

Domain

Industrial Automation, Process Control, Oil & Gas

Required skills

DCS architecture design, ABB 800xA system knowledge, project lifecycle management, stakeholder collaboration, technical mentoring, system integration, virtualization concepts, network hardening, alarm management, field device configuration (HART, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus), legacy system experience (Advant, Safeguard, Infi90, SCADAVantage), cyber security design, Windows administration, Active Directory configuration.

Preferred skills

Experience with ABB legacy systems, network switch/router/firewall configuration, asset optimization, multi-cultural project experience, offshore/onshore site work.

Technologies

ABB 800xA, MODBUS, OPC, ESXi, VMware, MacAfee epo, WSUS, HART, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, Windows, Active Directory, Managed switches, Routers, Firewalls. (via careerplan.io/jobs/JR00046578-project-lead-engineer-800xa-at-abb)

Responsibilities

Lead medium to high complex projects comprising all disciplines; evaluate and apply standard techniques for engineering assignments; prepare proposals and presentations for service engineering projects; identify and document customer requirements and process gaps; create work plans and cost estimates; mentor and guide the team; provide technical support for testing, installation, and commissioning; collaborate with business and IT teams; assist with customer and technical issues; identify suggestions for product and service improvement; interact with stakeholders to understand demands and update knowledge on latest trends.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities