Senior Project Engineer - AutomationTake your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will be the design authority for engineering projects in Automation & Electrification Service, Process Automation Energy Industries (PAEN) in Houston, Texas, making technical recommendations and enhancing customer satisfaction by providing excellent service. 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 (United States) and global projects. In this role, you will ensure successful Distributed Control System delivery of multiple projects on time, within budget, and in line with specifications and with quality and safety guidelines.

This position reports to

Engineering Manager

Your responsibilities

Working closely with customers to shape and deliver solutions, and utilizing feedback to drive delivery of improvements for medium to large complex projectsResolving technical issues both remotely and at customer sites in US and abroadAssisting 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 SystemCreating 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 opportunitiesAbility and willingness to travel approximately up to 25 percent of the time

Your background

A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or other engineering degree and minimum 8 years of experience in engineering, working as an Engineer with Distributed Control SystemsSound knowledge of engineering techniques, processes and toolsA strong focus on safe work practices and dedication to following workplace safety guidelinesA high level of self motivation, curiosity and a desire to learn about new technologiesA collaborative approach to working, demonstrating strong communication and leadership skillsCandidates must be able to read, write and speak English fluentlyPosition will be based in Houston, TX Reimbursement for relocation is not availableCandidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

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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. 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 ABBABB 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:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfAs 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.