Project Engineer - Automation

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.

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Working as a 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 the US and Global projects, providing technical details, costs, and deliverables for sales proposals.

In this role, you will make technical recommendations in various phases of customer projects to ensure successful delivery of project deliverables on time, within budget, and in line with quality and safety guidelines.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid in Houston, TX or Brownsville, TX

Your Role and 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
• This position requires extensive on-site work at our customer facility on a rotation schedule. The successful candidate must be comfortable with a predominantly field-based role and extended customer site assignments.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately up to 50% of the time

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the Role:

• 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; reimbursement for relocation is not available

What's in it for you?

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You'll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

More about us

ABB Energy Industries is enabling safe, smart and sustainable projects and operations for businesses across the oil, gas, chemicals, life sciences, power generation and water sectors. Driving integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify industry we connect our people and technology to help our customers adapt and succeed. With over 50 years domain expertise, we continue to innovate and reshape traditional approaches across the energy sector with our technologies designed to improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, reduce energy consumption and waste.

Benefits: Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.

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

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