Senior Project Engineer

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 Your role and responsibilities Senior Automation Engineer with expertise in industrial automation, control systems, OT networking, and cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will lead the design, implementation, commissioning, and support of PLC/HMI-based solutions, industrial networks, and secure control system architectures while ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards. The work model for the role is: #LI-hybrid This role is contributing to the Electrification Solutions-Digital Solutions in North America. PLC programming and automation development (ABB, Emerson, Allen-Bradley, Schneider). HMI design, control logic, alarming, trending, and system integration. Industrial communication protocols: Modbus, IEC 61850, OPC, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET. Control system architecture design including PLCs, HMIs, relays, controllers, and communication processors. Industrial networking expertise: Layer 2/3, VLANs, routing, switching, IP addressing, and redundancy (RSTP, PRP, HSR). Hands‑on testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and network diagnostics (Wireshark, packet capture). OT cybersecurity and secure remote access solutions (VPNs, firewalls, IEC 62443 compliance). Strong knowledge of industry standards and hardware platforms (UL, IEEE, IEC; Cisco, Hirschmann, Moxa, Siemens). Qualifications for the role Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field. 8-10 years of experience in SCADA system design, integration, and industrial automation. Experience with cloud-based monitoring, IIoT, or edge automation solutions preferred. Strong interpersonal, leadership, verbal, and written communication skills. Understanding of power systems with protection, controls, and automation applications preferred. Up to 30-35% travel. Open to sponsorship. ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirming action employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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 As an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirming 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Remote ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees (excludes ABB E‑mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico) Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr ABB Inc.