ABB Posted September 15, 2026

Senior Project Engineer

Remote, West Virginia, United States of America FULL_TIME
Controls Engineering Senior

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About this opportunity

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:

Senior Engineering Manager

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In this role, you will a ct as a design authority for an engineering discipline with medium complexity. You will complete assignments on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects in a cost-effective manner and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards.

The work model for this role is: Remote {#LI-Remote}

This role is contributing to the Electrification division in the United States.

You will be mainly accountable for:

Leading and supporting commissioning of data centers, paralleling switchgear (PSG), and power automation systems.

Be a support function for Field service engineer during project commissioning.

Configure, test, and troubleshoot PLC/HMI, Relays and other control systems

Conduct & Support site acceptance tests (SAT), factory witness tests (FWT), and FAT support with customers to ensure compliance with project specifications.

Our team dynamics

You will join a talented and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

7–10+ years of experience in field service engineering, with a focus on datacenter 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.

Comfortable with up to 50% travel (domestic and international).

Preferred Skills

Experience with SCADA integration in data centers and power systems.

Familiarity with IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3 communication protocols.

Hands-on knowledge of generator controls and protection relays.

Experience in customer-facing roles with strong presentation and negotiation skills.

More about us

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age,  race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the 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 Individuals with Disabilities 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 [email protected] . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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Health, Life & Disability

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

Retirement

401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions

Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $100,500 and $160,800 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Job details

Seniority
Senior
Role
Controls Engineering
Industry
Not listed
Location
Remote, West Virginia, United States of America
Employment type
FULL_TIME
Travel
Up to 50%

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Controls Engineering role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 100 comparable Senior Controls Engineering roles across 12 employers.

100Comparable roles tracked
75Currently active
12Companies hiring similar roles
20Countries represented

Salary context

11 of 100 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Senior Controls Engineer - Gas Turbine Solutions · Emerson $90,100/yr – $128,700/yr
Highest disclosed · Sr Advanced Project Engineer · Honeywell $153,000/yr – $191,000/yr
Peer group range $109,400 – $172,000 (median $132,563)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 100 comparable roles

United States38
India28
Canada5
Poland4
United Kingdom4
Brazil3

+ 14 more countries

Seniority mix

100 of 100 peers have a known seniority level

Senior96
Principal4

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