Controls/Automation Field Engineer

Electroorg; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

ABB seeks a skilled Controls/Automation Field Engineer for the Mid-Atlantic Electrification Services Division. This hybrid role blends field engineering with hands-on power infrastructure work to ensure reliable operation of critical systems.

The candidate will program PLCs, configure HMIs, and develop electrical layouts, supporting startup, commissioning, and maintenance activities while traveling ~50% of the time. A Bachelor's in engineering plus 5 years of field experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering or 8+ years field experience
• Minimum 5 years of field engineering experience
• Experience with PLC automation tools (Emerson/ABB)
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Proficy Machine Edition, ABB Automation Builder)
• HMI development experience (Cimplicity/Wonderware)
• AutoCAD for electrical design

Responsibilities

• Program and configure PLC systems, distributed I/O, and HMI interfaces
• Startup, commissioning, and maintenance of projects
• Develop electrical layouts, schematics, and network architectures
• Troubleshoot switchgear and circuit breakers
• Ensure projects meet time and budget objectives

Skills

Field engineering

PLC automation

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

High School/GED with 8+ years experience

Tools

Emerson/ABB PLCs

Proficy Machine Edition

ABB Automation Builder

Cimplicity

Wonderware

AutoCAD

Outlook/Office Suite

Job description

Electrical and Electronic engineering / Power System

79.8K - 127.68K USD None

Start: Immediately

Permanent None Job

Required degree: Bachelor

Company size: 1000+

About job

ABB seeks a skilled Controls/Automation Field Engineer to contribute to the profitability of our Electrification Services Division in the Mid-Atlantic region. This hybrid role combines technical expertise in power delivery systems with hands-on field engineering to ensure reliable operation of critical power infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Program and configure PLC systems, distributed I/O, and HMI interfaces
• Execute hands-on project work including startup, commissioning, and maintenance
• Develop electrical equipment layouts, schematics, and network architectures
• Troubleshoot and repair power delivery equipment including switchgear and circuit breakers
• Ensure project execution meets time and budget objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Engineering OR High School/GED with 8+ years relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years of field engineering experience
• Extensive knowledge of PLC automation tools (Emerson/ABB)
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Proficy Machine Edition, ABB Automation Builder)
• HMI development experience with platforms like Cimplicity or Wonderware
• Skilled in AutoCAD for electrical design
• Willingness to travel approximately 50%
• Generator controls knowledge
• Protective relay programming (Multilin, SEL)
• Strong understanding of switchgear and low/medium voltage systems
• Computer proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Valid driver's license and work authorization for United States

Conditions

• Hybrid work model with office, remote, and customer site work
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and parental leave
• Equal opportunity employment with accommodation provisions
• Travel requirement approximately 50%

About us

ABB is a global market leader in electrification and automation technologies, committed to helping industries operate more efficiently and sustainably through innovative power solutions and service excellence.

Global Electrification and Automation Corporation

What we do

We provide comprehensive service solutions for electrical products and installations, focusing on improving availability, reliability, and sustainability of power delivery systems through modernization, maintenance, and technical advisory services.