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ABB hires Electrical Engineers across its manufacturing and industrial automation divisions, working on everything from power distribution systems to motor drives and grid technologies. ABB has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified Electrical Engineers, including both H-1B and permanent residency pathways.
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This position reports to:
Electrical Engineering Manager
Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)
As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you will support the design and implementation of electrical systems across various projects. Your responsibilities include preparing engineering drawings and documents, performing power system studies (load flow, short circuit, coordination), and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. You will assist in configuring and programming protection relays and ABB’s 800xA power management system, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and prepare technical reports and material lists. Under the guidance of senior engineers, you will also support testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities while maintaining project documentation and promoting safety, quality, and continuous professional development.
The work model for the role is: hybrid
This role is contributing to the Process Automation Energy Industries division in Houston, TX.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting in the design, drafting, and documentation of electrical systems (power, lighting, controls, communications).
- Performing engineering calculations (load analysis, voltage drop, cable/conduit sizing, short-circuit checks, protective device coordination, arc flash hazard).
- Ensuring all work complies with various codes, standards, and project specification.
- Supporting site inspections, commissioning, and testing activities under supervision.
- Assisting in identifying design issues and proposing practical solutions.
- Collaborating with project teams, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to coordinate design details.
- Configuring / programming protection relays.
- Assisting in the design, implementation, and testing of power management systems using ABB’s 800xA automation system.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- Minimum 2+ years of work experience in an engineering related role.
- Existing automation/electrical experience considered a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in technical work.
We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward.
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
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 US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
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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. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Contribute to a collective vision. This is where progress takes flight, teams turn ideas into impact, and we define what’s next. Run What Runs the World.
ABBCareers
RunwithABB
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.
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:
Electrical Engineering Manager
Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)
As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you will support the design and implementation of electrical systems across various projects. Your responsibilities include preparing engineering drawings and documents, performing power system studies (load flow, short circuit, coordination), and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. You will assist in configuring and programming protection relays and ABB’s 800xA power management system, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and prepare technical reports and material lists. Under the guidance of senior engineers, you will also support testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities while maintaining project documentation and promoting safety, quality, and continuous professional development.
The work model for the role is: hybrid
This role is contributing to the Process Automation Energy Industries division in Houston, TX.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting in the design, drafting, and documentation of electrical systems (power, lighting, controls, communications).
- Performing engineering calculations (load analysis, voltage drop, cable/conduit sizing, short-circuit checks, protective device coordination, arc flash hazard).
- Ensuring all work complies with various codes, standards, and project specification.
- Supporting site inspections, commissioning, and testing activities under supervision.
- Assisting in identifying design issues and proposing practical solutions.
- Collaborating with project teams, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to coordinate design details.
- Configuring / programming protection relays.
- Assisting in the design, implementation, and testing of power management systems using ABB’s 800xA automation system.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- Minimum 2+ years of work experience in an engineering related role.
- Existing automation/electrical experience considered a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in technical work.
We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward.
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
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 US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
MyBenefitsABB.com
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. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Contribute to a collective vision. This is where progress takes flight, teams turn ideas into impact, and we define what’s next. Run What Runs the World.
ABBCareers
RunwithABB
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.
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Align your credentials to ABB's technical stack
ABB's Electrical Engineer roles frequently require experience with power systems, drives, or automation platforms like ABB Ability. Framing your resume around these specific technologies signals fit before the interview and strengthens the specialty occupation case for your H-1B petition.
Target ABB's electrification and motion divisions
ABB organizes hiring across distinct business areas. Electrical Engineer openings in Electrification and Motion tend to have the most active sponsorship activity, so filtering applications to those divisions improves your odds of landing a role with a clear visa pathway.
Confirm sponsorship intent before the final interview round
ABB's HR teams handle sponsorship centrally, but individual hiring managers vary in familiarity with the process. Ask directly whether the specific position is approved for H-1B sponsorship during the offer stage, not after you've accepted.
Prepare your degree equivalency documentation early
ABB's H-1B petitions require USCIS to accept your degree as qualifying for a specialty occupation. If you hold a three-year engineering degree, get a credential evaluation completed before your offer letter arrives so it's ready when your employer's immigration counsel needs it.
Understand ABB's PERM timeline if targeting a Green Card
ABB sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards for Electrical Engineers, but PERM labor certification adds significant time to the process. Ask your immigration contact at ABB whether they begin PERM concurrently with your first H-1B or wait until renewal to set realistic expectations.
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Finding roles that actively support sponsorship at a company like ABB takes more than a general job search. Migrate Mate filters specifically for visa-sponsoring employers, so you can identify current Electrical Engineer openings at ABB without sorting through listings that won't support your visa.
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Find Electrical Engineer at ABB JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does ABB sponsor H-1B visas for Electrical Engineers?
Yes, ABB sponsors H-1B visas for Electrical Engineers. The company files petitions for roles that qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards, which Electrical Engineer positions typically meet given the degree requirements involved. Sponsorship is handled through ABB's centralized immigration process, so the pathway is consistent across divisions rather than left to individual managers.
How do I apply for Electrical Engineer jobs at ABB?
Applications go through ABB's careers portal. You can also find Electrical Engineer openings at ABB filtered by sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate, which saves time if your priority is identifying roles where visa support is already confirmed. Tailor your application to the specific ABB business area, such as Electrification or Motion, since each has distinct technical requirements.
Which visa types does ABB commonly use for Electrical Engineers?
ABB primarily uses the H-1B visa for initial work authorization for Electrical Engineers. For permanent residency, ABB sponsors both EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards, with the appropriate category depending on the role's requirements and your qualifications. The H-1B requires going through the annual USCIS lottery, so timing your application cycle matters for when you can realistically start.
What qualifications does ABB expect for sponsored Electrical Engineer roles?
ABB typically expects a bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field. For H-1B purposes, your degree must align directly with the job duties, so general engineering degrees without relevant coursework can complicate the specialty occupation determination. Practical experience with power systems, industrial automation, or ABB's own product lines strengthens both your application and the visa petition.
How do I plan around the H-1B timeline when targeting ABB?
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March each year for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer from ABB outside that window, your employer can file after lottery selection but you can't begin work until October 1 unless you're already in a status that permits employment. Building at least six months of lead time into your job search gives ABB's immigration team enough runway to prepare your petition properly.
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