Associate Project Engineer

ABB•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Project Engineer is part of ABB’s Engineering team in Process Automation Energy Industries in the USA. The role assists with system implementation across projects, including loading systems, configuring networks, and preparing systems for shipment. It prepares and modifies computer and network systems using standard design concepts. The position is based in Houston, Texas, and follows a hybrid work model.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another engineering discipline; upcoming graduates will also be considered.
Less than one year of experience configuring computer systems and/or networks is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and/or experience administering Information Systems and virtual environments.
Solid technical knowledge of Windows configuration and administration, operating system fundamentals, and network components and infrastructure, including networking hardware and basic networking theory.
Exposure to programming and PLCs.
Expertise in virtualization, routing, and firewalls.
Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Support DCS system strategies and loading standards for Symphony and 800xA product lines.
Assist engineers and project teams with project design reviews, including Computer Specifications and Network Architecture, and provide direct contract support.
Assist with and verify DCS system logic development and hardware builds.
Assist with installation of hardware and software in various environments, including Windows-based servers, with an emphasis on Windows Server 2019.
Configure system networks consisting of servers, workstations, communication devices, and peripheral equipment.
Support the physical and electronic setup, modification, and configuration of computers and system networks to meet customer and contract requirements.
Assist proposal teams with estimating labor hours and equipment requirements.
Provide on-site commissioning support.
Support and drive quality initiatives throughout project execution.

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 (2x base pay).
Company-paid AD&D insurance (1x base pay).
Voluntary life and AD&D coverage, employee-paid.
Company-paid short-term disability, up to 26 weeks.
Company-paid long-term disability 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.
Parental leave of up to six weeks.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health Advocate resources for mental and behavioral health, health navigation, virtual health, and infertility and adoption support.
Employee discount program.
401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions.
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
11 paid holidays.
Vacation based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions; salaried exempt positions receive vacation under a permissive time-away policy.