Senior Project Engineer

Your role and responsibilities

We are now looking for a new Senior Project Engineer to join our team at Digital Systems, ELDS in Vaasa. In this position you will design, implement and commission automation and communication systems for the electrification of industrial plants, data centers, wind/solar plants and utility substations. The role will also include co-operating with customer representatives with a continuous development approach as well as system testing in the ABB Vaasa laboratory and on customer sites.

Due to the nature of the work and location of the development lab, majority of the work is Vaasa based. Additionally, you should be available for work-related travel, approximately 25 days a year.

The work model for the role is hybrid, #LI-hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Planning control systems for customer electrification networks and implementing automation systems in customer projects
• Engineering of communication devices and communication systems
• Handling configurations for the Zenon based SCADA control system (ZEE600)
• System testing in ABB Vaasa laboratory as well as on customer sites

Qualifications for the role

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. level degree from a field like Information, Automation or Communication Technology
• Solid (> 5 years) relevant work experience from automation and control system engineering
• Experience from engineering of control systems
• Excellent English and Finnish, both written and spoken
• The ability to build customer relationships with a long-term focus
• A proactive and systematic way of working
• Knowledge of PLC or RTU devices and other relevant automation and communication systems is seen as a strong benefit
• Knowledge in substation communication protocols is seen as a benefit (eg. IEC61850, IEC60870-5-104, Modbus)

What’s in it for you?

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You’ll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

Benefits

Our culture and benefits reflect our values: courage, care, curiosity and collaboration. The most appreciated benefits according to our personnel are at the moment e.g. an annual performance bonus, employee share acquisition program, continuous learning opportunities, bicycle and other wellbeing and family benefits. We have a hybrid working model. 

More about us

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.

For more information, please contact Maarit Mäntylä, Engineering Manager, tel. +35850 334 3528. Please note the following call times: Monday-Friday between 10-16. Apply for the position by June 14th, 2026. We look forward to receiving your application.