Associate Project Engineer – Automation

ABB

. Create or modify pre-engineered designs for equipment, systems, or installations by applying standard design concepts .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $64,300 - $102,880 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering design and execution, particularly in Automation Energy Industries, with a strong focus on creating and modifying pre-engineered designs and collaborating within integrated design teams. Proficient in preparing technical documentation and ensuring compliance with equipment specifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Engineering DesignDistribution Control SystemsTechnical Documentation PreparationCollaboration and CommunicationProblem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Engineering TechniquesDesign ConceptsCalculationsBills of MaterialsEngineering InstructionsSystem DesignPower Consumption AnalysisCooling Requirements CertificationEquipment Order GenerationProject Execution

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCreativityInitiativeSolution-Focused ApproachStrong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Automation Energy IndustriesPre-Engineered DesignsIntegrated Design TeamEquipment Delivery MonitoringHouston, TXCleveland, OHCary, NC

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create or modify pre-engineered designs for equipment, systems, or installations by applying standard design concepts
Assist in designing engineering solutions for Automation Energy Industries
Prepare drawings, calculations, bills of materials, engineering instructions and processes
Work as part of an integrated design team to meet project requirements and deliverables
Design automation enclosures and establish system cabinet assembly requirements
Certify equipment outline drawings, power consumption and cooling requirements for ABB-provided equipment
Generate system orders for ABB equipment and/or purchase orders for third-party equipment
Periodically monitor equipment delivery status
Report to the Engineering Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Up to 2 years of experience in design and execution, working as an Engineer with Distribution Control Systems is preferred
Sound knowledge of engineering techniques, processes, and tools
Knowledge of Microsoft
Initiative, creativity, and great attention to detail
A collaborative, solution-focused approach, and strong written and spoken communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering
Candidates must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
Must be legally able to work in USA
Must live in Houston, TX or Cleveland, OH during training and relocate to Cary, NC

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Hybrid work model