Associate Site Manager (m/w/d)

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Engineering Manager

 

Your Role: Own the Challenge

As an Associate Site Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating the installation and commissioning of automation, control, and electrical systems on site within Energy Industries projects.

• Lead and coordinate the installation and commissioning of PLC systems, DCS/SCADA systems, operator interfaces, as well as low- and medium-voltage equipment, protection and excitation systems for power generation, oil & gas, and process industry facilities

• Independently supervise and verify manufacturing, installation activities, and subcontractor performance on site, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, technical requirements, and applicable quality, safety, and regulatory standards

• Provide technical consulting to customers and deliver expert technical recommendations throughout various project phases to ensure successful project execution within defined schedules, budgets, and quality requirements

• Assume technical, commercial, and organizational responsibility on site, including the handling of technical claims, enforcement of safety standards, and a high willingness to travel (approx. 90%)

 

What it takes to Run what runs the world

• Completed education in electrical engineering or a related discipline, combined with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience

• Proven experience in site management, construction supervision, and on-site coordination of technical activities

• Solid general IT skills; proficiency in MS Office required, with knowledge of AutoCAD, EPLAN P8, and SAP considered an advantage

• Strong commitment to safe working practices and strict adherence to all applicable occupational health and safety regulations

• High level of self-motivation, openness to new topics, and a continuous willingness to acquire and apply new technologies

• Team-oriented and solution-driven working style, complemented by very good written and verbal communication skills

• Very good command of German (C1) and good command of English (B1), both written and spoken

• High willingness to travel within Austria (approx. 90%)

 

 

Why join our company?

• Work-Life Balance – Flexible working models, including flextime and hybrid options, to support your personal and professional life.

• Health & Well-being – Access to various health measures, a Global Employee Assistance Program, and a gender-neutral parental leave policy.

• Financial Perks – Participation in the Global Employee Shareholder Acquisition Program (ESAP) and meal allowances.

• Career Growth – Extensive training opportunities and structured development programs to help you advance.

• Inclusive Culture – A dynamic, international work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

 

In accordance with the collective agreement for the electrical and electronics industry in Austria, the minimum salary for this position is € 60.000 gross per year (May 2025). There is a clear willingness to offer compensation above the collectively agreed minimum salary, depending on qualifications and experience.

 

More about us:

 

ABB’s Process Automation business area enables customers to operate some of the world’s largest and most complex industrial infrastructures, helping them outrun – leaner and cleaner.
We offer a broad range of automation, electrification and digital solutions for process, hybrid and maritime industries, including industry-specific integrated control and software as well as measurement and analytics solutions and services.

 

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons,

chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

 

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit careers.abb to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

 

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Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.

 

Run What Runs the World.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.