Associate Project Engineer
About The Position
The Associate Project Engineer supports engineering activities across projects of varying sizes and complexities under the supervision of senior engineers. The role completes work cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards. It also involves collecting data and supporting the production of engineering designs. The position exercises judgment when working with limited details, applies standard methods, and prepares project documentation within the scope of assigned deliverables. The engineer assists customers with technical issues, interacts with official contacts, contractors, and other staff, supports communications for assignments and meetings, and participates in workshops related to engineering design, tools, and processes. ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure, and commercial buildings. Its portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor-starting applications, safety devices, and energy-efficient UPS solutions. The position is onsite in Mebane, North Carolina, and reports to the Engineering Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering; mechanical or electrical engineering is preferred.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
- Strong interpersonal and team-oriented mindset.
- Excellent English communication skills.
- Must already have work authorization permitting employment with ABB in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience.
- Familiarity with quality and production processes.
- Familiarity with NEMA equipment and switchboard products.
- SAP experience.
- ePLAN experience.
- Spanish language ability.
Responsibilities
- Support engineering activities on projects of varying sizes and complexities under the supervision of senior engineers.
- Complete assigned work cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards.
- Collect data and support production of engineering designs.
- Exercise judgment on work with limited details, apply standard methods, and prepare project documentation within the assigned scope of deliverables.
- Assist customers with technical issues and interact with official contacts, contractors, and other staff within the scope of assigned deliverables.
- Support communications related to specific assignments and meetings.
- Participate in workshops related to engineering design, tools, and processes.
Benefits
- Choice between two medical plan options: a PPO Copay Plan or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account.
- Choice between Core and Core Plus dental plans.
- Vision benefit.
- Company-paid life insurance equal to two times base pay.
- Company-paid AD&D equal to one times base pay.
- Voluntary life and AD&D coverage, employee-paid.
- Company-paid short-term disability coverage for up to 26 weeks.
- Company-paid long-term disability coverage at 60% of pay, with an option to buy up to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental employee-paid benefits, including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Health Advocate support for mental and behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and infertility and adoption.
- Employee discount program.
- 401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions.
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
- 11 paid holidays.
- Vacation under a permissive time away policy for salaried exempt positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
