Project Engineer - Automation

ABB Inc.; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision plans

Company-paid life insurance (2X base)

Company-paid AD&D (1X base)

401k with company contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

ABB in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Project Engineer to be the technical lead on Process Automation projects across Renewable, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Power, Water, and Life Sciences. You will define technical solutions, develop costs and deliverables for proposals, and guide project execution.

The role blends hands-on engineering with system configuration, HMI development, and upgrades. It is a hybrid position based in Cleveland with travel up to 25% to support US and global projects and to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required
• 2+ years of engineering experience; DCS preferred
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) including networking, control logic, programming fundamentals
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or act as design authority for 800xA projects
• Develop standard processes, tools and techniques ensuring safety and contractual compliance
• Create work plans and budgets, plus risk assessments for engineering disciplines
• Support contract managers on scope changes, cost and time impacts
• Assist customers remotely and onsite in US and global projects
• Coach entry-level engineers and maintain customer satisfaction

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Science engineering

Tools

Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Industrial networking

HMI development

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Engineering Manager

Working as a Project Engineer, you will be the technical lead and/or design authority for Process Automation engineering projects in Renewable, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Power Generation, Water treatment and Life Sciences industries both in US and Global projects, providing technical details, costs, and deliverables for sales proposals.

In this role, you will make technical recommendations in various phases of customer projects to ensure successful delivery of project deliverables on time, within budget, and in line with quality and safety guidelines. Role will also rely on system configuration, application logic development, HMI development, and system upgrades.

The model for the role is: Hybrid, based in Cleveland, OH. Ability and willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with customers to shape and deliver solutions, and utilizing feedback to drive delivery of improvements for small to medium complex 800xA projects

• Developing and reviewing standard processes, tools and techniques while ensuring that engineering activities comply with safety regulations and contractual requirements
• Creating and delivering the work plan and budget, as well as risk assessments relevant to your engineering discipline
• Supporting contract managers in issuing claims related to changes in project scope, including assessing cost and time impacts as well as risk quantifications
• Helping customers resolve technical issues both remotely and at customer sites US and possible Global projects
• Developing your management and communication skills by coaching entry-level engineers, technicians, and support teams
• Maintaining and enhancing customer satisfaction by providing excellent service at all stages of the project

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is required. Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Science, or other engineering degree is preferred
• 2+ years of experience in engineering, working as an Engineer with Distributed Control Systems is preferred
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) is preferred, including knowledge of industrial networking, control logic development, and programming fundamentals
• Knowledge of domain and networking is a plus
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach, and strong written and spoken communication skills

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

More About Us

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmitive Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmitive Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request a review of the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High-Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High-Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
• Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $68,600 and $109,760 annually.

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