Project Engineer - Automation

ABB•Cleveland, OH

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

ABB is hiring a Project Engineer to serve as the technical lead and/or design authority for Process Automation engineering projects in industries including renewable energy, oil and gas, chemicals, power generation, water treatment, and life sciences. Projects may be in the United States or globally. The role provides technical details, costs, and deliverables for sales proposals and makes technical recommendations throughout customer project phases to help deliver work on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality and safety guidelines. Work includes system configuration, application logic development, HMI development, and system upgrades. The position follows a hybrid work model and is based in Cleveland, Ohio. Travel of up to approximately 25% is required. The role works closely with customers and project teams on small- to medium-complexity 800xA projects, supports project planning and risk assessment, resolves technical issues, and helps develop entry-level engineers, technicians, and support teams. ABB describes its benefits for eligible U.S. employees, with stated exclusions. The position is expected to pay between $68,600 and $109,760 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required.
At least 2 years of engineering experience is preferred, working as an engineer with Distributed Control Systems.
Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) is preferred, including knowledge of industrial networking, control logic development, and programming fundamentals.
Collaborative, solution-focused approach.
Strong written and spoken communication skills.
Ability and willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, or another engineering discipline is preferred.
Knowledge of domain and networking is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work closely with customers to shape and deliver solutions, and use feedback to drive improvements for small- to medium-complexity 800xA projects.
Develop and review standard processes, tools, and techniques, ensuring engineering activities comply with safety regulations and contractual requirements.
Create and deliver the work plan and budget, and prepare risk assessments relevant to the engineering discipline.
Support contract managers in issuing claims related to project scope changes, including assessing cost and schedule impacts and quantifying risks.
Help customers resolve technical issues remotely and at customer sites in the United States and potentially globally.
Coach entry-level engineers, technicians, and support teams while developing management and communication skills.
Maintain and enhance customer satisfaction by providing excellent service throughout all stages of the project.
Provide technical details, costs, and deliverables for sales proposals.
Make technical recommendations during customer project phases to support delivery on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality and safety guidelines.
Perform system configuration, application logic development, HMI development, and system upgrades.

Benefits

Choice of two medical plans: a PPO Copay Plan or a High-Deductible Plan with a Health Savings Account.
Choice of two dental plans: Core and Core Plus.
Vision benefit.
Company-paid life insurance equal to 2 times base pay.
Company-paid AD&D coverage equal to 1 times base pay.
Voluntary life and AD&D coverage, employee-paid, subject to maximums.
Company-paid short-term disability for up to 26 weeks.
Company-paid long-term disability at 60% of pay, with an option to buy up coverage to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental employee-paid benefits, including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance.
Parental leave for up to 6 weeks.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health Advocate support for mental and behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and infertility and adoption resources.
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.