Senior Project Engineer

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:

Engineering Manager

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As a Senior Project Engineer, you will be the technical lead and/or design authority for Process Automation engineering projects in Renewable, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Power Generation, Water treatment industries both in US and global projects, making technical recommendations and enhancing customer satisfaction by providing excellent service.

In this role, you will lead the successful delivery of Distributed Control System (DCS) projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications. You will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, you will ensure all deliverables comply with contractual requirements, quality standards, safety regulations, and cybersecurity policies, driving excellence and customer satisfaction at every stage of execution.

The work model for the role is based in Houston, TX. Availability and willingness to travel up to 80% as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with customers to develop and deliver automation solutions, incorporating feedback to drive continuous improvements on medium-complexity projects.
• Execute Distributed Control System (DCS) project deliverables on time and within budget, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Design, test, commission, and troubleshoot automation enclosures, control logic, and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) using ABB and third-party control systems, both remotely and at customer sites domestically and internationally.
• Support project execution and sales activities by assisting with customer specifications, technical issue resolution, cost estimates, project risks, claims, safety standards, and proposal development.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and risk assessments while identifying opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and deliver value.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline; fluent English communication skills required. Position based in Houston, TX, with relocation assistance available
• 5+ years of engineering experience, including hands-on work with ABB Distributed Control Systems (DCS) in industrial automation environments.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, processes, tools, and best practices, with a commitment to delivering high-quality technical solutions.
• Demonstrated dedication to workplace safety, with a strong understanding of and adherence to safety standards and procedures.
• Self-motivated and collaborative professional with excellent communication and leadership skills, a passion for innovation, and a desire to learn emerging technologies.

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

More About Us

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age,  race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

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Health, Life & Disability

• 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

Retirement

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

Time off

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.

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