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Senior Project Engineer

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In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Lake Mary, FL
101K-161K Annually
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Lake Mary, FL
101K-161K Annually
Senior level
Lead technical direction and design, support customer solutions, manage project execution, and drive improvements in process and knowledge sharing.
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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:

Automation & PLC Team Lead

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In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

The work model for the role is: remote (#Li-Remote); there is flexibility in where the individual lives and works, but near the Lake Mary, FL office is ideal. Travel is estimated to be ~30%-40%.

Your role and responsibilities:

  • Technical Leadership & Design Excellence: Leads technical direction, approves designs, solves complex engineering challenges, and ensures safety, cybersecurity, and quality compliance while driving advanced concepts and design priorities.
  • Customer, Project, & Contract Support: Partners with customers to shape solutions, resolves technical issues, supports proposals, and ensures design principles and project deliverables meet contractual and performance requirements.
  • Knowledge Sharing & Process Improvement: Coaches engineers, conducts peer reviews, applies design thinking, drives standards and tool improvements, and promotes best practices through workshops and verification activities.
  • Project Execution & Cross-Functional Coordination: Manages planning, cost estimates, supply chain evaluations, manufacturing/testing coordination, and commissioning support, ensuring accurate deliverables, risk management, and contract adherence.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field required

  • 8+ years of experience with 2+ years dedicated to SCADA system design and strong knowledge of Industrial Networking (e.g., ABB Zenon, GE CIMPLICITY, GE iFIX, Wonderware, Ignition, ClearSCADA, etc.) preferred

  • Control Systems & Automation Expertise: Proficient in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, alarming, trends, control logic, and control system architecture—including relays, controllers, processors, and industrial automation platforms.

  • Industrial Networking & Cybersecurity: Strong knowledge of L2/L3 networking, VLANs, routing, redundant topologies (RSTP/PRP/HSR), diagnostics tools, secure remote access, and OT cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443).

  • Protocols, Hardware & Integration: Experienced with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, OPC, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP), and network hardware (managed switches, firewalls, gateways, routers).

  • Technical Leadership & Cross‑Functional Skills: Skilled in testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, quality control, change management, power systems understanding, and multidisciplinary collaboration; proficient with MS Office, AutoCAD/ePlan, SAP, and emerging IIoT/cloud solutions.

What's in it for you

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger

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.

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.

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.

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.

Top Skills

Abb Zenon
Clearscada
Dnp3
Ethernet/Ip
Ge Cimplicity
Ge Ifix
Hmi
Iec 61850
Ignition
L2/L3 Networking
Modbus
Opc
Plc Programming
Profinet
Scada
Wonderware

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