ABB Ltd

Project Engineer

ABB Ltd$65K — $104K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering field (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science)
  • 2-5+ years of engineering experience with Distributed Control Systems
  • Strong knowledge of engineering techniques, processes, and tools
  • Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance
  • High self-motivation and curiosity in engineering developments
  • Collaborative approach with strong communication skills
  • Eligibility to work in the USA as a citizen or permanent resident

Responsibilities

  • Lead and design Process Automation projects across various industries
  • Make technical recommendations to ensure successful project delivery
  • Develop standard processes while ensuring safety and contract compliance
  • Create work plans, budgets, and risk assessments for projects
  • Support contract managers with claims related to project changes
  • Assist customers in resolving technical issues on-site and remotely
  • Coach entry-level engineers and technicians to enhance their skills
  • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction throughout project stages

Benefits

  • Two medical plan options and a Health Savings Account
  • Two dental plan options along with vision benefits
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave and employee assistance programs
  • 401k savings plan with company contributions
  • Employee stock acquisition plan
  • 11 paid holidays and vacation based on years of service
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Engineering Manager

Your role and responsibilities

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 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 our Cleveland, OH office.

This role is contributing to the Automation Energy Industries operations in the US.

You will be mainly accountable for:
  • Working closely with customers to shape and deliver solutions, and utilizing feedback to drive delivery of improvements for small to medium complex
  • 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
  • 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
  • Ability and willingness to travel approximately up to 25% 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 Computer Science or other engineering degree
  • 2-5+ years of experience in engineering, working as an Engineer with Distributed Control Systems
  • Sound knowledge of engineering techniques, processes, and tools
  • A strong focus on safe work practices and dedication to following all relevant workplace safety guidelines
  • A high level of self-motivation, curiosity, and desire to learn about new
  • A collaborative, solution-focused approach, and strong written and spoken communication skills
  • Candidates must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
  • Must be a US citizen or permanent resident of USA; applicants must possess a permanent work authorization for the United States
  • Reimbursement for relocation is not available

What's in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger

This position is expected to pay between $65,100 and $104,160 annually.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

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
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 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.

About ABB Ltd

ABB Ltd is a Swiss multinational corporation that specializes in electrical equipment. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB operates in a variety of industries, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as automation and robotics. The company's products and services are used in a range of applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. ABB has a global presence, with operations in more than 100 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact.
Learn more about ABB Ltd
Size
104,400 employees
Market Cap
$59.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.1 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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