Hybrid Associate Project Engineer — Automation Systems

ABB; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life & Disability benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESAP)

11 paid holidays

Company-paid life and AD&D

Job summary

ABB is seeking an Associate Project Engineer to join the Automation Energy Industries in the USA. You will help create or modify pre-engineered designs, prepare drawings and BOMs, and support engineering instructions. The role is hybrid and based in Cary, NC, with training in Houston or Cleveland and relocation to Cary.

You will work with an engineering team to meet project goals, certify drawings, and manage orders to ensure timely delivery while communicating clearly with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Up to 2 years of experience in design and execution; distribution control systems experience preferred.
• Able to read, write and speak English fluently; legally able to work in USA.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an integrated design team to meet project requirements and deliverables.
• Design automation enclosures and establish system cabinet assembly requirements.
• Certify equipment outline drawings, power consumption and cooling requirements.
• Generate system orders for ABB equipment or purchase orders for third‑party equipment and monitor delivery.

Skills

Initiative & creativity

Attention to detail

Collaborative skills

Written & spoken communication

Microsoft Office

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Distribution Control Systems

Job description

ABB is seeking an Associate Project Engineer to join the Automation Energy Industries in the USA. You will help create or modify pre-engineered designs, prepare drawings and BOMs, and support engineering instructions. The role is hybrid and based in Cary, NC, with training in Houston or Cleveland and relocation to Cary.

You will work with an engineering team to meet project goals, certify drawings, and manage orders to ensure timely delivery while communicating clearly with stakeholders.