Project Engineer - Grinding

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Lead engineering for high-power electrical systems used in mining grinding applications, including drives, motors, transformers, control cabinets, and associated infrastructure. Coordinate design and technical deliverables, support customers throughout the project lifecycle, and provide on-site or remote assistance for testing, commissioning, optimization, and upgrades.

Job details

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. Guidelines: Please be aware: All fields in yellow should be populated with relevant information (based on Job description and the Kick-off form). All other text can also be modified if necessary, within the given guidelines. Text in bold is fixed and should not be edited or removed Reporting Manager section is mandatory both internally and externally, to be posted via eRec functionality “Your role and responsibilities” should be plain text followed by maximum 4 additional bullet points The “Qualifications for the role” section should include no less than five and no more than seven bullet points. These bullet points should be listed in order of importance for the success in the role Indicate the required language knowledge in the “Qualifications for the role” section whenever it is mandatory and/or applicable Information about “Licenses and visa/work permit” is optional, use this sentence wherever it is required In the “More about us” section you can add further legal statements/PES indications or Talent Partner contacts, for example Read more about the guidelines in the Guidelines doc available in the SharePoint 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a similar field and membership in OIQ or another provincial professional association are required, along with 3 to 8 years of relevant project experience. Candidates should have experience with high-power electrical systems and control cabinet and schematic design; ABB MV Drives and Motors experience is preferred, and the role requires English communication skills, a valid driver's license and passport, and availability for domestic and international travel.