ABB Ltd

Senior Project Engineer

ABB Ltd$100K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Automation, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 7-10+ years in field service engineering focusing on datacenter power systems
  • Strong knowledge of power distribution systems and critical power applications
  • Proven hands-on experience with PLC/HMI, Relays, and control systems
  • Familiarity with UL standards and power system testing practices
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers under pressure

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support commissioning of data centers and power automation systems
  • Assist Field Service Engineers during project commissioning
  • Configure, test, and troubleshoot control systems including PLC/HMI and Relays
  • Conduct site acceptance tests and factory witness tests with customers
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards

Benefits

  • Two medical plan options including a High Deductible Health Plan
  • Choice between two dental plan options
  • Company paid life insurance and AD&D
  • Short and long-term disability coverage paid by the company
  • Parental leave of up to 6 weeks
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental/behavioral health support
  • 401k Savings Plan with company contributions
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Senior Engineering Manager

In this role, you will a ct as a design authority for an engineering discipline with medium complexity. You will complete assignments on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects in a cost-effective manner and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards.

The work model for this role is: Remote

This role is contributing to the Electrification division in the United States.

You will be mainly accountable for:
  • Leading and supporting commissioning of data centers, paralleling switchgear (PSG), and power automation systems.
  • Be a support function for Field service engineer during project commissioning.
  • Configure, test, and troubleshoot PLC/HMI, Relays and other control systems
  • Conduct & Support site acceptance tests (SAT), factory witness tests (FWT), and FAT support with customers to ensure compliance with project specifications.

Our team dynamics
You will join a talented and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Automation, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • 7-10+ years of experience in field service engineering, with a focus on datacenter power systems, paralleling switchgear, and automation/PLC systems.
  • Strong knowledge of power distribution systems, protection & control, and critical power applications.
  • Proven hands-on experience with commissioning and troubleshooting PLC/HMI, Relays, and control systems.
  • Familiarity with UL standards (UL1558, UL508A) and power system testing practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers in high-pressure situations.
  • Comfortable with up to 70% travel (domestic and international).

Preferred Skills
  • Experience with SCADA integration in data centers and power systems.
  • Familiarity with IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3 communication protocols.
  • Hands-on knowledge of generator controls and protection relays.
  • Experience in customer-facing roles with strong presentation and negotiation skills.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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

Go to www.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
  • 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. 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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