Senior Project Engineer

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This Position reports to: Senior Engineering Manager

In this role, you will act 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.

• Leading and supporting commissioning of data centers, paralleling switch gear (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.

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

• 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 switch gear, 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).

• 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.

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• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDP) with Health Savings Account.
• 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.

• 401(k) savings plan with company contributions.
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).

• ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
• Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time‑away policy.

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