44 C001xxx JD - Project Engineering

Functional Area – Engineering Job Family – Project Lead Engineer
Job: Senior Principal Project Lead Engineer

Typical Reporting Line: Engineering Manager Job Ref: C001010. Version B
Mission Statement: Design authority and technical lead for all engineering activities for assignments on projects
classified as a very high engineering complexity. Ensure that activities related to all engineering
disciplines within the project are efficiently and cost-effectively executed in accordance with
contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements. Exploit project opportunities
for new and repeat business. Lead best practice defining and sharing globally to improve the
overall engineering community competence.
Main Accountabilities: 1. Technical contribution Engineering Development

Ensures that engineering is developed with complete information
and that all multidisciplinary information has been included in the
engineering development.
Anticipates in solving unprecedented problems, recommends new
practices and changes to programs.
Drives completion of all engineering activities on the project.
Authorization
Acts as a design authority for engineering deliverables in all
applicable engineering disciplines.
May act as a design authority for a particular engineering discipline
and completes engineering assignments for that discipline.
Coordinates design with consortium partners.
Construction support
Collaborates on project installation, commissioning and site activities,
clarifying potential issues or providing solutions to correct
engineering error.
Provides technical support to commissioning and start-up activities.
2. Sales support Creates engineering proposals for highly complex or innovative

project opportunities, including coordination with multiple business
units and consortium partners.
Facilitates overall engineering risk analysis with all partners before
submitting proposal.
3. Contract Supports Contract Manager in issuing claims (new scope of work,

management cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications, etc.).
4. Planning and control Defines project tasks and ensures allocation of these tasks among
project team members.
Defines schedule, cost and quality metrics.
Coordinates the creation of work plans and cost estimates in all
Facilitates project engineering team in defining cost savings and
improvement opportunities in the field.
5. Risk and opportunity Creates and implements strategies for risk assessment and
management mitigation, opportunity assessment and exploitation in engineering
projects/programs.
Supports the Project Manager in the overall project risk and
opportunity assessments and implementation of resulting actions.
Identifies opportunities for repeating and new businesses.
6. Customer Works with customers at strategic level to shape and deliver leading
edge solutions/processes in order to meet customer needs and
develop long term relationship.
Attends project meetings and presents all technical aspects of project
assignments.
Interacts with public officials, consortium partners, contractors,
suppliers and others.
7. Supply chain Oversees the creation of subcontracts and manages the

management subcontractors jointly with other involved functions, including supply
chain management.
Supports SCM in sourcing activities.
Negotiates claims and engineering changes.
8.Technical leadership Expands one’s network of engineering colleagues within ABB,

and knowledge sharing initiates knowledge sharing and maintains extensive contacts with
key engineers and officials from other organizations and companies.
Provides technical advice to senior management, especially in unique
or highly complex proposal opportunities.
Initiates and leads best practice sharing activities across different
projects and disciplines with the goal to improve the competence in
the wider engineering community.
9. Processes and tools Leads creation of new processes, tools and techniques in the
business, especially as it pertains to lead and coordinate project
engineering teams.
Reviews operational procedures to ensure compliance with policies
and performance measures.
10. People leadership Leads, supervises and coordinates teams in all engineering disciplines
and development (both in-house and outsourced) on projects of very high complexity.
Leads single or multi-discipline engineering teams with more than 50
resources.
Develops and coaches project engineering teams and colleagues,
supports with technical advice and guidance.
Career Level Definition Competencies – Required Level

E/S – B Established thought leader and acknowledged expert both Engineering Technical Expertise - 4
within the organization as well as outside of ABB. Often an in- Engineering Solutions - 5
ternationally recognized leader and contributor in field of ex- Engineering Processes and Tools - 4
pertise. Leads development of breakthrough solutions for Engineering Risk and Opportunities - 5
complex projects/challenges through mastery of own disci- Technical Information Sharing - 5
pline and thorough understanding of other disciplines. Gen- Planning and Prioritizing - 5
erally has a significant impact on the global organization.
Job: Principal Project Lead Engineer

Typical Reporting Line: Engineering Manager Job Ref: C001020. Version C
Mission Statement: Technical lead for all engineering activities in assignments classified as high engineering
complexity. Ensure that activities related to all engineering disciplines within the project are
efficiently and cost-effectively executed, in accordance with contract specifications, quality
standards and safety requirements.
Main Accountabilities: 1. Technical contribution Engineering development: Ensures that engineering is developed
with complete information and that all multidisciplinary information
has been included in the engineering development.
Leads development of new solutions for complex projects and
challenges.
Drives completion of all engineering activities on the project.
Authorization: Acts as a design authority for engineering deliverables
in all applicable engineering disciplines.
May act as a design authority for a particular engineering discipline
and completes engineering assignments for that discipline.
Coordinates design with consortium partners.
Construction support: Collaborates on project installation,
commissioning and site activities, clarifying potential issues or
providing solutions to correct engineering errors.
2. Sales support Creates engineering proposals for large and complex

projects/programs, including coordination with other business units
and consortium partners.
Coordinates overall engineering risk analysis with all partners before
submitting proposal.

5. Risk and opportunity Evaluates risks and opportunities, strategizes mitigation of one’s
management engineering projects/programs.
Supports the Project Manager in overall project risk and opportunity
assessments, and implementation of resulting actions.
Identifies opportunities for repeating and new businesses.
6. Customer Works with customers at senior levels to shape and deliver solutions,
seeking feedback and innovating with the customer to drive and
deliver improvements.
assignments.
Interacts with officials, contractors, suppliers and others.
management subcontractors jointly with other involved disciplines, including
supply chain management.
8.Technical leadership Expands one’s network of engineering colleagues within ABB and
and knowledge sharing externally.
Gathers and shares best practice across different projects and
disciplines.
Provides technical advice to senior management, especially in unique
or highly complex proposal opportunities.
Represents the organization in communications and conferences
pertaining to broad-aspects of engineering assignments.
9. Processes and tools Reviews and develops standard processes, tools and techniques
Ensures that engineering activities comply with required safety
regulations and contractual requirements.
10. People leadership Leads, supervises and coordinates teams in all disciplines (both in-
and development house and outsourced) on projects of high complexity.
Leads single or multi-discipline engineering teams with 15 - 50
resources.
Develops and coaches the Project Engineering team and colleagues,
supports with technical advice and guidance.

E/S – C Expert and individual contributor within the organization with Engineering Technical Expertise - 4
in-depth knowledge of own discipline and established Engineering Solutions - 4
knowledge of other disciplines. Impact tends to be global in Engineering Processes and Tools - 4
nature. Leads development of new solutions for complex Engineering Risk and Opportunities - 4
projects/challenges. Imparts knowledge to other profession- Technical Information Sharing - 5
als through coaching. Planning and Prioritizing - 4
Job: Senior Project Lead Engineer

Mission Statement: Technical lead for all engineering activities in assignments classified as medium engineering
complexity. Ensure that activities related to engineering discipline(s) within the project are
efficiently and cost- effectively executed, in accordance with contract specifications, quality
Main Accountabilities: 1. Technical contribution Engineering development: Ensures that engineering is developed
with complete information - all multidisciplinary information has
been included in the engineering development.
Evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and
criteria to perform tasks for conventional projects with moderately
complex features.
Authorization: Acts as a design authority for engineering deliverables
in all applicable engineering disciplines.
May act as design authority for a particular engineering discipline and
completes engineering assignments for that discipline.
2. Sales support Creates project engineering proposals through coordination of

proposal documents and engineering estimates.
Performs engineering risk analysis before submitting proposal.

management engineering projects/programs.
assessments, and implementation of resulting actions.
6. Customer Works with customers to shape and deliver solutions, seeking

feedback and innovating with the customer to drive and deliver
improvements.
assignments.
Interacts with officials, contractors, suppliers and others.

management subcontractors jointly with other involved functions, including supply
chain management.
8.Technical leadership Collaborates and networks with engineering colleagues within ABB
and knowledge sharing and externally.
Shares best practice across different projects and disciplines.
9. Processes and tools Reviews and develops standard processes, tools and techniques.
10. People leadership Leads, supervises and coordinates teams in all disciplines (both in-
and development house and outsourced) on projects of medium complexity.
Leads single or multi-discipline engineering teams with 5 - 15
resources.

E/S – D Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific Engineering Technical Expertise – 3
area to execute complex or specialized projects/situations, Engineering Solutions - 4
often thinking independently to challenge traditional solu- Engineering Processes and Tools - 3
tions. Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the Engineering Risk and Opportunities - 3
organization. Works independently, applying established Technical Information Sharing - 4
standards and instructs or coaches other professionals. Planning and Prioritizing - 3
Job: Project Lead Engineer

Mission Statement: Technical lead for all engineering activities in assignments classified as low engineering
complexity. Ensure that activities related to all engineering disciplines within the project are
efficiently and cost-effectively executed in accordance with contract specifications, quality
Main Accountabilities: 1. Technical contribution Engineering Development: As a technical lead for all engineering
disciplines - evaluates, selects and applies standard techniques,
procedures and criteria to perform task or sequence of tasks, for
conventional projects with few complex features
Executes assignments using established solutions
Authorization: May act as a design authority for a particular
engineering discipline and completes engineering assignments for
that discipline.
2. Sales support Assists in creating proposals for projects through coordination of

proposal documents and engineering estimates
Assists in performing engineering risk analysis before submitting
proposal
3. Contract management Supports Contract Manager in issuing claims (new scope of work,
cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications, etc.)
4. Planning and control Creates work plans and cost estimates in one’s area of responsibility
engineering projects/programs
assessments and implementation of resulting actions
Identifies opportunities for repeating and new businesses
6. Customer Interacts with customers, contractors, suppliers

Attends project meetings and presents all technical aspects of
project assignments
7. Supply chain management Oversees the creation of subcontracts and manages

subcontractors jointly with other involved functions, including
supply chain management
8. Technical leadership and Collaborates and networks with engineering colleagues within ABB.
Knowledge sharing Shares best practice across different projects and disciplines.
9. Processes and tools Utilizes standard processes, tools and techniques

regulations and contractual requirements
10. People leadership and Leads, supervises and coordinates teams in all engineering
development disciplines (both in-house and outsourced) on low complexity
projects
Leads single or multi-discipline engineering teams of less than 5
resources

E/S – D Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific Engineering Technical Expertise – 3
area to execute complex or specialized projects/situations of- Engineering Solutions - 3
ten thinking independently to challenge traditional solu- Engineering Processes and Tools - 3
Functional Area – Engineering Job Family – Project Engineer
Job: Senior Principal Project Engineer

Mission Statement: Design authority across the organization for an engineering discipline(s) with high
complexity. Facilitate relevant engineering assignments across several projects and
within the entire value chain efficiently, cost-effectively, and in accordance with
contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
Main Accountabilities: 1. Technical contribution Creates an engineering design concept/philosophy definition.

Acts as a technical lead, approves design deliverables.
Defines focus areas/priorities for engineering discipline(s) that lead to
technological excellence and higher organizational safety performance
standards.
Anticipates and solves unprecedented problems, crucial issues and/or
unique conditions.
Supports continuous improvement of project/process/product/system
design.
2. Sales support Takes a lead role in co-creating and presenting complex technical
solutions.
3. Contract management Supports Contract Managers in issuing claims (new/change in scope of

work, cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications etc.).
4. Planning and control Creates work plans and cost estimates in one’s area of responsibility.
Reviews and approves scope, budget and schedule for assignments,
and ensures quality timely implementation within targeted cost
Improves effectiveness of work plan in collaboration with other
functions.
5. Risk and opportunity Creates and executes strategies for risk and opportunity management
management in one’s area of responsibility.
Identifies and manages contract risks taking, preventive/corrective
actions to resolve any contract/quality/program/cost issues.
Reports any outstanding issues to management along with
improvement recommendations for resolution.
6. Customer Works with customers at a senior decision making level to present and
solve complex technical solutions.
7. Supply chain Collaborates with the Supply Chain function to ensure that technical
management requirements for equipment or services are communicated and
agreed on with potential suppliers.
Provides technical evaluation of supplier proposals and accepts as a fit
for purpose supplied equipment or services.
8. Technical leadership Represents the organization at standardization committees and

and knowledge sharing maintains liaison with related individuals and organizations.
Collaborates and networks with engineering colleagues within ABB
and externally.
9. Processes and tools Reviews and develops standard processes, tools, techniques
Ensures that engineering activities comply with the required safety
Works towards bench marking engineering activities across all value
chain on project.
10. People leadership and Manages, develops and coaches a small team of Project
development Engineers/Designers.

E/S - C Expert and individual contributor within the organization with Engineering Technical Expertise - 5
in-depth knowledge of one’s discipline and established Engineering Solutions - 5
nature. Leads development of new solutions for complex pro- Engineering Risk and Opportunities - 4
jects/challenges. Imparts knowledge to other professionals Technical Information Sharing - 4
through coaching. Planning and Prioritizing - 4
Job: Principal Project Engineer

Mission Statement: Design authority for an engineering discipline with medium to high complexity.
Coordinate engineering assignments across several projects within the entire value
chain efficiently, cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications,
quality standards and safety requirements.
Main Accountabilities: 1. Technical contribution Acts as a technical lead, approves design deliverables
Reviews all project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
Anticipates and solves unprecedented problems, crucial issues and/or
unique conditions.
Serves as a specialist in the application of advanced concepts and
methods.
2. Sales support Assists in preparing proposal/presentation of engineering

projects/programs (provision of bills of materials, estimated
engineering hours, etc.).

work, cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications, etc.).
Provides quality solutions as per customer requirement and delivers
within budget and contract.
Ensures adherence to safety standards and mitigates potential risks
4. Planning and control Creates work plans and cost estimates in own area of responsibility
Reviews and approves scope, budget and schedule for assignments
and ensures quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost.
functions
5. Risk and opportunity Creates and executes strategies for risk and opportunity management
management in one’s area of responsibility
Identifies and manages contract risks taking preventive/corrective
actions to resolve any contract/quality/program/cost issues
Reports any outstanding issues to management, along with
recommendations for resolution
6. Customer Works with the customer to shape and deliver solutions and seeks
customer feedback to drive and deliver improvements.
Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering
assignments
agreed on with potential suppliers
Provides technical evaluation of supplier proposals and accepts as fit
for purpose supplied equipment or services
8. Technical leadership Represents function in standardization committees and in

and knowledge sharing communication and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of
engineering assignments
Acts as technical specialist/adviser to senior management
Collaborates and networks within ABB and externally
9. Processes and tools Reviews, develops and documents quality standards, processes, tools
and techniques.
Contributes towards continuous improvements of processes and tools
for engineering efficiency.
10. People leadership and Manages, develops and coaches small team of Project
development Engineers/Designers

E/S - C Expert and individual contributor within the organization Engineering Technical Expertise - 4
with in-depth knowledge of one’s discipline and established Engineering Solutions - 4
nature. Leads development of new solutions for complex Engineering Risk and Opportunities - 3
projects/challenges. Imparts knowledge to other profes- Technical Information Sharing - 3
sionals through coaching. Planning and Prioritizing – 3
Job: Senior Project Engineer

Mission Statement: Design authority for an engineering discipline with medium complexity. Complete
assignments on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects, cost-
effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and
safety requirements.
Main Accountabilities: 1. Technical contribution Coordinates engineering discipline across several projects
Provides technical support for testing, installation and commissioning
activities.
Designs and conducts experiments, analyzes and interprets data.
Prepares complete project documents in one’s area of responsibility.
Serves as a specialist in application of advanced concepts and
methods.

engineering hours, etc).

work, cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications etc.).
Provides cost effective quality solutions as per customer requirement
and delivers within budget and contract.
Ensures adherence to safety standards and mitigation of potential
risks.
4. Planning and control Creates work plans and cost estimates in one’s area of responsibility.
Reviews and approves scope, budget and schedule for assignments
functions.
5. Risk and opportunity Completes risk and opportunity assessments and ensures
management implementation of resulting actions in one’s area of responsibility.
Reports any contract/quality/program/cost issues to management
along with recommendations for resolution.
6. Customer Interacts with customers, officials, contractors and others.

Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering
assignments.
agreed to with potential suppliers.
Provides technical evaluation of supplier proposals and accepts as fit
8. Technical leadership Maintains network of engineering professionals and shares

and knowledge sharing engineering best practice across different projects and disciplines.
9. Processes and tools Develops, selects and applies standard techniques, procedures and
tools.
Reports processes and tools inefficiencies and suggests ideas for
improvements.
10. People leadership and Coaches, provides support and technical advice to colleagues
development Assigns tasks for and directs engineers, technicians and administrative
staff.
May functionally lead a small team.

E/S - D Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a spe- Engineering Technical Expertise - 3
cific area to execute complex or specialized projects often Engineering Solutions - 3
thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions. Engineering Processes and Tools - 3
Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the or- Engineering Risk and Opportunities - 2
ganization. Works independently, applying established Technical Information Sharing - 2
Job: Project Engineer

Typical Reporting Line: Engineering Manager Job Ref: C001080.Version B
Mission Statement: Design authority for an engineering discipline with low to medium complexity.
Complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects, cost-effectively
and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards and safety
requirements.
Main Accountabilities: 1. Technical contribution Evaluates, selects and applies standard techniques and procedures to
perform engineering assignments.
Provides technical support for testing, installation and commissioning
activities.
Prepares project documentation within one’s scope of deliverables.

engineering hours, etc.).

work, cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications, etc.).
Provides quality solutions as per customer requirements and delivers
within budget and contract.
Ensures adherence to safety standards and mitigation of potential
risks.
4. Planning and control Creates work plans and cost estimates in own area of responsibility
functions.
5. Risk and opportunity Completes risk and opportunity assessments and ensures
management implementation of resulting actions in one’s area of responsibility
along with recommendations for resolution.
6. Customer Assists customers on technical issues, interacts with official contacts,

contractors and other staff within his/her scope of deliverables.
Assist communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings.
agreed on with potential suppliers.
Provides technical evaluation of supplier proposals, and accepts as fit
8. Processes and tools Uses standard processes and tools applicable to one’s area of
responsibility.
Reports processes and tools inefficiencies and suggests improvements
ideas.
9. People leadership and Assigns tasks to and coordinates work with entry level engineers,
development technicians, administrative staff

E/S - E Individual contributor using prior theoretical learning or Engineering Technical Expertise - 2
knowledge of methods and technologies to execute work Engineering Solutions - 2
assignments using established solutions. Will be building Engineering Processes and Tools - 2
knowledge of related disciplines in the organization. May Engineering Risk and Opportunities - 1
work under direct supervision or independently. May in- Technical Information Sharing - 1
struct or coach junior colleagues. Planning and Prioritizing – 2
Job: Associate Project Engineer

Mission Statement: Support engineering activities under the supervision of senior engineer in all types of
projects sizes and complexities. Complete tasks cost-effectively and in accordance
with contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements.
Main Accountabilities: 1. Technical contribution Performs basic survey work, standard computations, analysis
and basic design tasks.
Collects data and supports production of the engineering
design (e.g. creates drafts for the Project Engineer to approve).
Assists other engineers (preparation of permit applications,
testing, drawings, computer aided design work, etc.).
Exercises judgment on limited details of work and on
application of standard methods.
Prepares project documentation within one’s scope of
deliverables
2. Contract management Identifies variation requests to support contract claims issuing.

3. Planning and control Follows work plans and cost estimates in one’s area of
responsibility.
Ensures quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost.
4. Risk and opportunity Supports risk assessments and implementation of resulting

management actions in one’s area of responsibility.
Documents and handles technical risks according to mitigation
guidelines.
5. Customer Clarifies technical queries for customers.

Interacts with other staff and contractors within one’s scope of
deliverables.
6. Supply chain management Collaborates with the Supply Chain function, reviews vendor
documentation, supports preparation of RFQs, evaluation of
proposals, maintaining the execution of projects, etc.
responsibility.
Reports process and tool inefficiencies, along with suggesting

ideas for improvement.
8. People leadership and May assign tasks to and coordinate work with technicians,
development administrative staff

struct or coach junior colleagues. Planning and Prioritizing – 1
Functional Area – Engineering Job Family – Project Engineering
Job: Senior Principal Design Engineer

Typical Reporting Line: Engineering Manager Job Ref: C001095. Version A
Mission Statement: The lead designer for a particular design discipline on assignments classified as high
design complexity in medium to high complexity projects.
Facilitate project technical design assignments completion across engineering
disciplines, both in-house and outsourced efficiently, cost-effectively and in
accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
Main Accountabilities: 1. Technical contribution Acts as a technical design lead or adviser in at least one
engineering area or across technical field.
Anticipates and solves unprecedented design problems, crucial
issues and/or unique conditions.
Approves design deliverables.
Defines focus areas/priorities for design to ensure technological
excellence connected with other disciplines.
Supports continuous improvement in design area.
2. Sales Supports sales in creating design solutions to proposals for

engineering projects or programs and solving critical technical
design related issues/ questions from customer
3. Contract management Supports Contract Managers in issuing claims (new scope of work,
cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications etc.).
4. Planning and control Creates work plans and cost estimates in one’s area of
responsibility.
Reviews and approves scope, budget and schedule for design
assignments, and ensures quality deliverables on time and within
targeted cost.
functions.
5. Risk and opportunity Creates and implements strategies for risk and opportunity
management management in one’s projects.
action to resolve any contract/quality/program/cost issues.
recommendations for resolution.
6. Customer Works with the customer at senior level to shape and deliver
design solutions, seeks feedback from customer to drive and
deliver improvement. Establishes and maintains relations with key
customer to understand customer’s technical issues/
requirements.
7. Supply chain Collaborates with the Supply Chain function to ensure that
management technical requirements for equipment or services fit for the
purpose, are communicated and agreed on with potential
suppliers.
7. Technical leadership and Represents the organization at standardization committees and
knowledge sharing maintains liaison with related individuals and organizations
Cultivates a network of design professionals - within ABB and
outside.
Engages in conferences pertaining to engineering design tools and
processes, shares best practices across different projects and
disciplines.
Acts as the functional liaison between project team disciplines
Provides advice to colleagues, management and customers in
advanced engineering design topics.
8. Processes and tools Determines the usage of relevant tools and processes, uses
internal /external network to keep track of new developments.
Develops and/or recommends quality improvements to
engineering processes and tools. Ensures 2D and 3D and other
modelling tools usage to promote innovation and productivity
9. People leadership and Develops and coaches colleagues, provides instruction and
development direction in design area.
May manage small teams of designers on projects.
Acts as mentor and coaches more junior Engineers to secure
knowledge transfer.,
Career Level Definition Competencies– Required Level

E/S - C Expert and individual contributor within the organization with Engineering Technical Expertise - 5
in-depth knowledge of one’s discipline and established Engineering Solutions - 4
nature. Leads development of new solutions for complex pro- Engineering Risk and Opportunities - 4
jects/challenges. Imparts knowledge to other professionals Technical Information Sharing - 4
through coaching. Planning and Prioritizing - 3
Job: Principal Designer

Mission Statement: The lead designer for a particular design discipline on assignments of moderate size or
portions of major projects, specialized solutions - classified as high design complexity.
Complete design assignments efficiently, cost-effectively and in accordance with
contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. Create, modify,
analyze and optimize the design of equipment, systems or installations, including
specifications for manufacturing, fabrication or construction.
Main Accountabilities: 1. Technical contribution Acts as a technical design specialist or adviser to management:
Reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality
assurance.
Reviews, adjusts design as necessary based on output of design.
Reviews design verification.
Uses advanced techniques to modify or extend theories and
practices of science and disciplines to complete assignments.
2. Contract management Supports Contract Managers in issuing claims (new scope of work,
cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications etc.).
3. Planning and control Creates work plans and cost estimates for work in one’s area of
responsibility as well as for small teams of designers.
Manages this work to deliver the agreed program on time, on
quality and at the targeted cost.
4. Risk and opportunity Creates and implements strategies for risk and opportunity
management management in one’s projects.
action to resolve any contract/quality/program/cost issues.
recommendations for resolution.
5. Customer Interacts with customers and officials, contractors, and others.

Provides technical guidance on design related queries and ensures
customer's technical requirements for equipment or services are
communicated and agreed on with suppliers.
6. Supply chain Collaborates with the supply chain function and reviews vendor
management documentation for non-standard materials and equipment.
Provides technical evaluation of suppliers’ proposals.
7. Technical leadership and Cultivates a network of design professionals - within and outside
knowledge sharing one’s business unit.
Engages in conferences pertaining to engineering design tools and
processes, shares best practices across different projects and
disciplines.
Acts as the functional liaison between project team disciplines
8. Processes and tools Creates standard processes and tools to promote the reuse of
technical solutions, innovation and productivity in the design
team.
Develops and/or recommends quality improvements to
engineering processes and tools.
9. People leadership and Develops and coaches project team colleagues, provides
development instruction and direction.
May manage small teams of designers on projects.
Career Level Definition Competencies– Required Level

E/S - D Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific Engineering Technical Expertise - 4
area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges Engineering Solutions - 3
standards and instructs or coaches other professionals Planning and Prioritizing - 3
Job: Senior Designer

Mission Statement: Create, modify and analyze the design of equipment, systems or installations, including
specifications for manufacturing, fabrication or construction on assignments of medium to high
complexity using established solutions.
Main Accountabilities: 1. Technical contribution Acts as lead designer:

Ensures creation of customized designs with high priority on
identification and control of hazards.
Contributes to design reviews and verification following
established QA/QC process, provides feedback on design aspects
and makes necessary modifications.
Optimizes designs to meet updated standards, incorporating new
products, components and functionalities.
Creates or reviews engineering drawings, specifications and plans
required by manufacturing, fabrication or construction.
2. Contract management Identifies and implements variation requests to support contract

claims.
3. Planning and control Creates work plans and cost estimates for work in one’s area of
responsibility and ensures quality deliverables on time and at
targeted cost.
4. Risk and opportunity Completes risk and opportunity assessments and the
management implementation of resulting actions in one’s area of responsibility.
Reports any contract/quality/program/cost issues to management,
along with recommendations, for resolution.
5. Customer Interacts with customers and provides technical guidance on

design related queries.
6. Supply chain Collaborates with the supply chain function, reviews vendor
management documentation, prepares RFQs, and provides design related
evaluation of proposals for non-standard materials and
equipment.
7. Technical leadership and Shares knowledge and experience across own business unit and
knowledge sharing beyond.
Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of project
design assignments.
8. Processes and tools Creates standard processes and tools to promote the reuse of
technical solutions.
9. People leadership and Coaches less experienced designers on the translation of

development conceptual designs to engineering documentation, including
drawings and calculations.
May manage a small team of designers on a project.
E/S - E Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific Engineering Technical Expertise - 3
area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges, Engineering Solutions - 2
tions. Has comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in Engineering Risk and Opportunities - 2
the organization. Works independently, applying established Technical Information Sharing - 2
Job: Designer
Mission Statement: Create and modify the standard designs of equipment, systems or installations, including
standard specifications for manufacturing, fabrication or construction for assignments classified
as low to medium complexity by applying standard design concepts.
Main Accountabilities: 1. Technical contribution Designs engineering solutions, including drawings and calculations
according to specification.
Contributes to design reviews and design verification, modifies
design as necessary.
2. Contract management Identifies variation requests to support contract claims.
3. Planning and control Follows work plans and cost estimates for work in one’s area of
targeted cost.
4. Risk and opportunity Completes risk and opportunity assessments and the
management implementation of resulting actions in one’s area of responsibility
for resolution.
5. Customer Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of design

assignments.
6. Supply chain Collaborates with the supply chain function, reviews vendor
management documentation, prepares RFQs, provides design related evaluation
of proposals for standard materials and equipment.
7. Technical leadership and Assists in communication with customer pertaining to specific

knowledge sharing project design assignments or meetings.
8. Processes and tools Uses standard processes and tools, assists in developing new
processes and tools for reuse of technical solutions.
9. People leadership and Provides support and direction for entry level team members,
development which may include trainees and interns.

struct or coach junior colleagues. Planning and Prioritizing - 2
Job: Associate Designer

Mission Statement: Create or modify the pre-engineered design of equipment, systems or installations for
assignments classified as low complexity by applying standard design concepts.
Main Accountabilities: 1. Technical contribution Assists in designing engineering solutions, including drawings
and calculations according to specification.
Participates in design reviews and design verification, and
modifies design as necessary
2. Planning and control Follows work plans and cost estimates for one’s own area of
targeted cost.
3. Risk and opportunity Supports risk assessments and implements resulting actions for
management one’s projects.
4. Customer Supports in preparation of specific aspects of design assignments

for project meetings.
5. Supply chain Collaborates with supply chain function in preparation of

management required documentation for RFQs and proposals.
responsibility.
7. People leadership and Provides support and direction for entry level drafting and
development document control team.

E/S - F An individual contributor who performs activities to sup- Engineering Technical Expertise - 1
port a process or internal team. Responsibilities generally Engineering Solutions - 1
focus on organizing and coordinating on task, project or Engineering Processes and Tools - 1
program basis. May work under direct supervision or inde- Engineering Risk and Opportunities - 1
pendently, generally delivering on pre-defined tasks. Technical Information Sharing - 1
Planning and Prioritizing – 1

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Functional Area – Engineering Job Family – Project Lead Engineer

Job: Senior Principal Project Lead Engineer

Main Accountabilities: 1. Technical contribution Engineering Development

2. Sales support Creates engineering proposals for highly complex or innovative

3. Contract Supports Contract Manager in issuing claims (new scope of work,

7. Supply chain Oversees the creation of subcontracts and manages the

8.Technical leadership Expands one’s network of engineering colleagues within ABB,

Career Level Definition Competencies – Required Level

Job: Principal Project Lead Engineer

2. Sales support Creates engineering proposals for large and complex

3. Contract Supports Contract Manager in issuing claims (new scope of work,

Career Level Definition Competencies – Required Level

Job: Senior Project Lead Engineer

2. Sales support Creates project engineering proposals through coordination of

3. Contract Supports Contract Manager in issuing claims (new scope of work,

6. Customer Works with customers to shape and deliver solutions, seeking

7. Supply chain Oversees the creation of subcontracts and manages the

Career Level Definition Competencies – Required Level

Job: Project Lead Engineer

2. Sales support Assists in creating proposals for projects through coordination of

6. Customer Interacts with customers, contractors, suppliers

7. Supply chain management Oversees the creation of subcontracts and manages

9. Processes and tools Utilizes standard processes, tools and techniques

Career Level Definition Competencies – Required Level

Job: Senior Principal Project Engineer

Main Accountabilities: 1. Technical contribution Creates an engineering design concept/philosophy definition.

3. Contract management Supports Contract Managers in issuing claims (new/change in scope of

8. Technical leadership Represents the organization at standardization committees and

Career Level Definition Competencies – Required Level

Job: Principal Project Engineer

2. Sales support Assists in preparing proposal/presentation of engineering

3. Contract management Supports Contract Managers in issuing claims (new/change in scope of

8. Technical leadership Represents function in standardization committees and in

Career Level Definition Competencies – Required Level

Job: Senior Project Engineer

2. Sales support Assists in preparing proposal/presentation of engineering

3. Contract management Supports Contract Managers in issuing claims (new/change in scope of

6. Customer Interacts with customers, officials, contractors and others.

8. Technical leadership Maintains network of engineering professionals and shares

Career Level Definition Competencies – Required Level

Job: Project Engineer

Prepares project documentation within one’s scope of deliverables.

3. Contract management Supports Contract Managers in issuing claims (new/change in scope of

6. Customer Assists customers on technical issues, interacts with official contacts,

Career Level Definition Competencies – Required Level

Job: Associate Project Engineer

2. Contract management Identifies variation requests to support contract claims issuing.

4. Risk and opportunity Supports risk assessments and implementation of resulting

5. Customer Clarifies technical queries for customers.

Reports process and tool inefficiencies, along with suggesting

Career Level Definition Competencies – Required Level

Job: Senior Principal Design Engineer

2. Sales Supports sales in creating design solutions to proposals for

Career Level Definition Competencies– Required Level

Job: Principal Designer

5. Customer Interacts with customers and officials, contractors, and others.

Career Level Definition Competencies– Required Level