Associate Project Engineer - Process Controls

Associate Project Engineer - Process Controls

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.

This position reports to

Manager, Operations

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support engineering activities in all types of project sizes and complexities, under the supervision of senior engineers. Each day, you will complete the tasks cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards. You will also showcase your expertise by collecting data and supporting production of the engineering design.

The work model for the role is onsite. This role is contributing to the Process Automation Energy Industries division in Pittsburgh, PA. You will be mainly accountable for:

1. Performing survey work, standard computations, analysis, and basic design tasks.
2. Exercising judgment on limited details of work and on application of standard methods and preparing project documentation within your scope of deliverables.
3. Assisting customers on technical issues and interacting with official contacts, contractors, and other staff within your scope of deliverables.
4. Supporting in communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings.
5. Participating in workshops related to engineering design, tools, and processes.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering or similar
• Up to 2 years of experience in design and execution, working as an Engineer with process control, Distributed Control Systems (DCS) preferred
• Sound knowledge of engineering techniques, processes, and tools
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and applications
• Initiative, creativity, and great attention to detail
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach, and strong written and spoken communication skills
• Up to 5% domestic travel may be required
• We are unable to sponsor an employment visa at this time for this role. Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

More about us

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation, and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize, and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration, and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition.

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Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status.