Associate Electrical Engineer

ABB•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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: Electrical Engineering Manager. As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you will support the design and implementation of electrical systems across various projects. Your responsibilities include preparing engineering drawings and documents, performing power system studies (load flow, short circuit, coordination), and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. You will assist in configuring and programming protection relays and ABB’s 800xA power management system, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and prepare technical reports and material lists. Under the guidance of senior engineers, you will also support testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities while maintaining project documentation and promoting safety, quality, and continuous professional development. The work model for the role is: hybrid. This role is contributing to the Process Automation Energy Industries division in Houston, TX.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Minimum 2+ years of work experience in an engineering related role.
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy in technical work.

Nice To Haves

Existing automation/electrical experience considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Assisting in the design, drafting, and documentation of electrical systems (power, lighting, controls, communications).
Performing engineering calculations (load analysis, voltage drop, cable/conduit sizing, short-circuit checks, protective device coordination, arc flash hazard).
Ensuring all work complies with various codes, standards, and project specification.
Supporting site inspections, commissioning, and testing activities under supervision.
Assisting in identifying design issues and proposing practical solutions.
Collaborating with project teams, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to coordinate design details.
Configuring / programming protection relays.
Assisting in the design, implementation, and testing of power management systems using ABB’s 800xA automation system.

Benefits

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