Associate Project Engineer
ABB
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- WindowsNetworking
- Nice to have
- Network security
- Work
- On-site in Houston
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Networking5%Windows1%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 8, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Associate Project Engineer is part of the Engineering team in Process Automation Energy Industries in the USA. This role assists all aspects of system implementation of a project, including loading systems, configuring networks, and preparing systems for shipment. The work model is hybrid, based in Houston, TX.
Key Responsibilities
- Support ongoing DCS system strategies for loading standards across Symphony and 800xA product lines.
- Assist engineers and project teams with project design reviews, including Computer Specifications and Network Architecture, and provide direct contract support.
- Assist with and verify DCS system logic development and hardware builds.
- Assist with the installation of hardware and software in various environments, with an emphasis on Windows Server 2019.
- Assist in configuring system networks consisting of servers, workstations, communication devices, and peripheral equipment.
- Support the physical and electronic setup, modification, and configuration of computers and system networks to meet customer and contract requirements.
- Assist proposal teams with estimating labor hours and equipment requirements.
- Provide on-site commissioning support.
- Support and drive quality initiatives throughout project execution.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Experience configuring computer systems and/or networks: Less than a year required.
- Windows configuration and administration.
- Operating system fundamentals.
- Network components and infrastructure, including networking hardware and basic networking theory.
- Preferred: Knowledge of and/or experience administering Information Systems and virtual environments.
- Preferred: Expertise in virtualization, routing, and firewalls.
- Preferred: Exposure to programming and PLCs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another engineering discipline.
- Upcoming graduates will also be considered.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.