Senior Project Engineer

ABB Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Houston, Texas. The role involves shaping and delivering solutions for complex projects while resolving technical issues and assisting project managers with specifications and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 8 years of experience with Distributed Control Systems and requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. Telecommuting is permitted but candidates must live within commuting distance. The position requires 25% domestic travel.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience on projects involving Distributed Control Systems.
• 5 years experience in programming DCS and HMI.
• 5 years experience in functional safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver solutions for medium to large complex projects.
• Resolve technical issues at customer sites.
• Assist Project Managers with customer specifications and safety standards.

Skills

Working in the Oil, Gas, and Chemical Industries

Programming Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and HMI

Following Functional Safety standards

Utilizing Modbus, OPC, and Profibus protocols

Designing Control system hardware panels

Utilizing Ethernet networking for industrial automation

Leading projects and coordinating with vendors

Testing and commissioning Distributed Control Systems

Performing factory acceptance testing

Scripting and control narratives

Education

Bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree in Engineering or related field

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

ABB Inc.

Senior Project Engineer

Job Description

Senior Project Engineer Positions offered by ABB Inc. (Houston, Texas). Shape and deliver solutions and utilize customer feedback to drive delivery of improvements for medium to large complex projects. Resolve technical issues both remotely and at customer sites in US and abroad. Assist Project Managers with claims, customer specifications and safety standards, as well as technical details, costs, and deliverables for sales proposals. Execute cost effective Distributed Control System project deliverables on time in accordance with specifications, standards, and safety requirements. Design, test and commission Automation Enclosures, Control Logic and Human Machine Interfaces with ABB or 3rd party Control System. Create and deliver work plans, budgets, and risk assessments. Develop, select, and apply standard techniques, procedures and tools. Report inefficiencies and identify improvement opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

Requires a bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 8 years of experience working on projects involving Distributed Control Systems.

Must have 5 years of experience in each of the following:

• Working in the Oil, Gas, and Chemical Industries;
• Programming Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and HMI (Human-Machine Interface);
• Following Functional Safety standards and processes;
• Utilizing the following Industry standard protocols: Modbus, OPC, and Profibus;
• Utilizing control logic programming based on P&ID and scripting, structured text, and function blocks control narratives;
• Designing Control system hardware panels (controllers, I/Os, and switches);
• Utilizing ethernet networking for industrial automation solutions;
• Leading projects and coordinating between vendors, customers, and project management;
• Testing and commissioning Distributed Control Systems;
• Performing factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing; and
• Working with simulation and sequence configuration.

• Position reports to Houston, TX. Telecommuting permitted in accordance with company policy, but must live within commuting distance of stated office.
• Must be willing to travel domestically 25%.
• Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.