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Senior Project Engineer - Automation

Abb Holdings Inc
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2025

Senior Project Engineer - Automation

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This position reports to

Engineering Manager 1

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, 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. You will be responsible to ensure successful Distributed Control System delivery of multiple projects on time, within budget, and in line with specifications and with quality and safety guidelines. The work model for the role is onsite. #LI-Onsite Reimbursement for relocation is not available. This role is contributing to the Process Automation Energy Industries division in Houston, TX. You will be mainly accountable for :

  • Working closely with customers to shape and deliver solutions, and utilizing feedback to drive delivery of improvements for medium to large complex projects
  • Resolving technical issues both remotely and at customer sites in US and abroad
  • Assisting Project Managers with claims, customer specifications and safety standards, as well as technical details, costs, and deliverables for sales proposals
  • Cost-effectively executing Distributed Control System project deliverables on time in accordance with specifications, standards, and safety requirements
  • Design, Test and Commission Automation Enclosures, Control Logic and Human Machine Interfaces with ABB or 3rd party Control System
  • Creating and delivering work plans, budgets, and risk assessments
  • Developing your management skills by working with entry-level employees
  • Developing, selecting, and applying standard techniques, procedures and tools, reporting inefficiencies and identifying improvement opportunities

Qualifications for the role

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar engineering degree
  • 8 years of relevant experience working as an Engineer with Distributed Control Systems and / or PLC control systems and programming
  • Sound knowledge of engineering techniques, processes, and tools
  • Strong focus on safe work practices and dedication to following workplace safety guidelines
  • Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and work with diverse discipline project teams
  • High level of self-motivation, curiosity, and a desire to learn about new technologies
  • Collaborative approach to working, demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills
  • Up to 25% domestic travel, international may be required but rare
  • More about us

    The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division's goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle. #LI-Onsite We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites : As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action 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 qualified individuals with a disability 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 US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. myBenefitsABB.com

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