Lead Project Engineer – Process Automation (Hybrid, US)

BlackBerry Inc.; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life & Disability

401k Savings Plan

Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Job summary

ABB’s Energy Industries Division seeks a Project Engineer in Cleveland, OH to lead process automation projects across renewables, oil & gas, chemicals, and power. You’ll shape technical plans, ensure safety standards, manage budgets, and collaborate with customers to deliver on time and within scope.

The role requires a engineering degree and 2–5+ years with Distributed Control Systems, plus strong communication. Hybrid work in Cleveland with up to 25% travel supports US and global projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Science or related engineering field.
• 2–5+ years of engineering experience with distributed control systems.
• Strong focus on safe work practices and following safety guidelines.
• Must read, write and speak English fluently; US citizenship or permanent residency required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead/design authority for Process Automation projects in multiple industries.
• Develop and review standard processes, tools, and techniques ensuring safety and contractual compliance.
• Create work plans and budgets, including risk assessments for the engineering discipline.
• Support contract managers with changes in scope, costs, and schedule impacts.
• Coordinate remote and on-site project activities in the US and globally as needed.
• Travel up to 25% to support customer sites and project delivery.
• Mentor entry-level engineers and cross-functional teams to foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Distributed Control Systems

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Safety practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/CS

Job description

ABB’s Energy Industries Division seeks a Project Engineer in Cleveland, OH to lead process automation projects across renewables, oil & gas, chemicals, and power. You’ll shape technical plans, ensure safety standards, manage budgets, and collaborate with customers to deliver on time and within scope.

The role requires a engineering degree and 2–5+ years with Distributed Control Systems, plus strong communication. Hybrid work in Cleveland with up to 25% travel supports US and global projects.