Project Engineer - Automation
About The Position
At ABB, the Project Engineer - Automation will serve as the technical lead and/or design authority for Process Automation engineering projects within various industries including Renewable, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Power Generation, and Water treatment. This role involves working on both US and Global projects, providing technical details, costs, and deliverables for sales proposals. The engineer will make technical recommendations throughout customer projects to ensure successful delivery on time, within budget, and in line with quality and safety guidelines. The position requires extensive on-site work at customer facilities on a rotation schedule, indicating a predominantly field-based role with extended customer site assignments. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative team that values individual contributions and aims to solve real problems, driving progress and creating impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or other engineering Degree
- Minimum 2 years of experience in engineering, working as an Engineer with Distributed Control Systems or Programmable Logic Controllers
- Sound knowledge of engineering techniques, processes, and tools
- A strong focus on safe work practices and dedication to following all relevant workplace safety guidelines
- Collaborative, solution-focused approach, and strong written and spoken communication skills
- Applicants should be self-motivated, curious and have a desire to learn new technologies
- Candidates must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
- Applicants must have appropriate authorization to work permanently in the United States now and in the future
Responsibilities
- Working closely with customers to shape and deliver solutions, and utilizing feedback to drive delivery of improvements for small to medium complex 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
Benefits
- Competitive, comprehensive benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
