Senior Project Engineer - Automation

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Engineering Manager

In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as 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.

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.

The work model for the role is:
Hybrid (must be in Greater Houston Area)

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

• Working closely with customers to shape and deliver solutions, and utilizing feedback to drive delivery of improvements for medium complex projects
• Cost-effectively executing Distributed Control System project deliverables on time in accordance with specifications, standards, and safety requirements
• 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. Creating and delivering work plans, budgets, and risk assessments
• Design, Test and Commission Automation Enclosures, Control Logic and Human Machine Interfaces with ABB or 3rd party Control System

Our team dynamics

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

• 5+ years of experience in engineering, working as an Engineer with ABB Distributed Control Systems
• Sound knowledge of engineering techniques, processes, and tools
• A strong focus on safe work practices and dedication to following workplace safety guidelines
• A high level of self-motivation, curiosity, and a desire to learn about new technologies
• A collaborative approach to working, demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills
• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or other engineering degree
• Candidates must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
• Position will be based in Houston, TX
• Reimbursement for relocation is available

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.

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

• 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

• 401k Savings Plan with Company…