Senior Project Engineer

Position Overview

At ABB, we help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner. As a global market leader, we expect progress from you, your team, and the world. In this role, reporting to a Senior Engineering Manager, you will act as a design authority for an engineering discipline of medium complexity. You will complete assignments on multiple moderate-sized projects or portions of major projects in a cost-effective manner while adhering to contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies. Location: United States – Electrification Division. Schedule: FULL_TIME. This is a remote position where you become part of a talented, high-performing team committed to making a global impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting commissioning of data centers, paralleling switchgear (PSG), and power automation systems.
• Providing support as a function for Field Service Engineers during project commissioning.
• Configuring, testing, and troubleshooting PLC/HMI, relays, and other control systems.
• Conducting and supporting site acceptance tests (SAT), factory witness tests (FWT), and FAT with customers to ensure compliance with project specifications.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience Required: 7-10+ years in field service engineering with a focus on data center 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.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% (domestic and international).

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

• Choice between two medical plan options – a PPO plan (Copay Plan) or a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account).
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus, plus a vision benefit.
• Company-paid life insurance (2X base pay) and AD&D (1X base pay) with additional voluntary supplemental benefits available.
• Short Term Disability (up to 26 weeks) and Long Term Disability (60% of pay, with an option to "buy-up"), as well as parental leave up to 6 weeks.
• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions and an Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
• 11 paid holidays and vacation under a permissive time away policy for salaried exempt positions.
• Access to additional resources such as an Employee Assistance Program, Health Advocate support, and employee discount programs.