Associate Project Engineer

Associate Project Engineer

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Working as a Associate Project Engineer, you will be the authority/support person for various engineering projects in Automation & Electrification Service, Process Automation Energy Industries (PAEN) n Houston, Texas, providing technical details, costs and deliverables for sales proposals. Part of the Engineering team in Process Automation Energy Industries in the USA, the Associate Project Engineer assists all aspects of system implementation of a project including loading systems, configuring networks and preparing systems for shipment. In this role, you will be preparing and modifying various computer and network systems by applying standard design concepts.

This position reports to

Engineering Manager

Your responsibilities

• Support ongoing DCS (Distributed control system) system strategies for loading standards for Symphony and 800xA product lines

• Support engineers and project teams within PAEN (Process Automation Energy Industries) region with project design reviews (computer specifications, network architecture) and direct contract support

• Assist and verify logic development and hardware builds of DCS systems

• Assist with performing installations of hardware and software in several environments including Windows based servers with an emphasis on Windows 2019 server

• Assist with configuring system networks comprised of servers, workstations, communication devices and peripheral equipment

• Support physical and electronic setup and alteration of computers and system networks to meet customer and contract specifications

• Assist proposals teams for estimating hours and equipment

• Support and drive quality efforts in project execution

• Assist with on site commissioning support

• Ability and willingness to travel approximately up to 20 percent of the time

Your background

• A bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science or other engineering degree

• Recent and/or upcoming graduates will be considered

• Experience in configuration of computer systems or networks

• Knowledge and/or experience administrating Information systems and virtual environments preferred

• Strong technical knowledge of Windows configuration and administration, operating system fundamentals and network components and infrastructure including networking hardware and basic networking theory is preferred

• Expertise in virtualization, routing and firewalls preferred

• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and work with diverse discipline project teams

• Ability to learn new methods and technologies with attention to detail

• Candidates must be able to read, write and speak English fluently

• Position will be based in Houston, Texas

• Reimbursement for relocation is not available

• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

• Retirement plan

• Life insurance

• Disability insurance

• Healthcare plan

• Wellbeing program

More about us

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. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. 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. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.