Senior Project Engineer

At ABB
, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:
Automation & PLC Team Lead

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

The work model for the role is: remote (#Li-Remote); there is flexibility in where the individual lives and works, but near the Lake Mary, FL office is ideal. Travel is estimated to be ~30%-40%.

• Technical Leadership & Design Excellence: Leads technical direction, approves designs, solves complex engineering challenges, and ensures safety, cybersecurity, and quality compliance while driving advanced concepts and design priorities.
• Customer, Project, & Contract Support: Partners with customers to shape solutions, resolves technical issues, supports proposals, and ensures design principles and project deliverables meet contractual and performance requirements.
• Knowledge Sharing & Process Improvement: Coaches engineers, conducts peer reviews, applies design thinking, drives standards and tool improvements, and promotes best practices through workshops and verification activities.
• Project Execution & Cross-Functional Coordination: Manages planning, cost estimates, supply chain evaluations, manufacturing/testing coordination, and commissioning support, ensuring accurate deliverables, risk management, and contract adherence.

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.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field required.
• 8+ years of experience with 2+ years dedicated to SCADA system design and strong knowledge of Industrial Networking (e.g., ABB Zenon, GE CIMPLICITY, GE iFIX, Wonderware, Ignition, Clear
  
  SCADA, etc.) preferred.
• Control Systems & Automation Expertise:
  Proficient in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, alarming, trends, control logic, and control system architecture—including relays, controllers, processors, and industrial automation platforms.
• Industrial Networking & Cybersecurity:
  Strong knowledge of L2/L3 networking, VLANs, routing, redundant topologies (RSTP/PRP/HSR), diagnostics tools, secure remote access, and OT cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443).
• Protocols, Hardware & Integration:
  Experienced with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, OPC, PROFINET, Ether Net/IP), and network hardware (managed switches, firewalls, gateways, routers).
• Technical Leadership & Cross-Functional
  
  Skills:
  
  Skilled in testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, quality control, change management, power systems understanding, and multidisciplinary collaboration; proficient with MS Office, AutoCAD/ePlan, SAP, and emerging IIoT/cloud solutions.

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.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer for protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities at ABB.

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