Advanced Senior Controls Engineer - Power Retrofit

Emerson•Cranberry Township, PA

10h

About The Position

Emerson is seeking an experienced Advanced Senior Controls Engineer – Power Retrofits to join our Power and Water Solutions team in Cranberry Township, PA (Greater Pittsburgh area), with relocation assistance available to qualified candidates. This role offers the opportunity to work on highly visible, technically complex projects that modernize power generation across North America. You will contribute directly to the design and delivery of Emerson’s award winning Ovation™ Distributed Control System (DCS), helping customers improve reliability, efficiency, and long term performance of critical infrastructure. This position in our Power Retrofit Projects group is ideal for an engineer who values hands on technical ownership and serving as a trusted advisor to customers, architect/engineering firms, and internal teams. You will help shape engineering standards, mentor future experts, and influence the technical direction of our solutions, with the opportunity to build a lasting technical legacy. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Own the full application design and engineering execution of power retrofit projects Deliver high quality engineering solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations for safety, quality, reliability, schedule, and performance Provide strong technical leadership and direction to internal teams (local and global), customers, architect/engineering (A/E) firms, and project stakeholders, ensuring alignment on system design, technical requirements, and project objectives Participate as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to strengthen technical capabilities, develop best practices, and mentor less experienced engineers across the organization Lead Design Review Meetings, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and onsite system commissioning Develop and track engineering plans and contribute to monthly project status reporting Identify, recommend, and help implement improvements to engineering processes, tools, and products Collaborate closely with project management, customers, and A/E firms to manage technical risks and resolve challenges Support technical reviews, customer presentations, and proposal development as needed for strategic projects Who You Are: You anticipate customer needs and deliver solutions that go beyond expectations. You communicate technical information clearly and effectively, adapting your message to different audiences. You collaborate across teams, build strong partnerships, and take ownership for delivering results. You approach challenges with curiosity, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset, while supporting the growth and development of others. For This Role, You Will Need: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience 9+ years of progressive engineering experience in the power generation industry Strong experience designing, implementing, or commissioning control systems using Distributed Controls Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms Willingness to be based in the Greater Pittsburgh area or relocate, with the ability to travel up to 20% within North America Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible. Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering Experience serving as a technical lead or subject matter expert on complex power generation projects Deep familiarity with thermal or conventional power plant systems, operations, and modernization initiatives Experience mentoring engineers or contributing to engineering standards, best practices, or product strategy Our Culture & Commitment to You: At Emerson, we prioritize people, progress, and purpose. We foster a culture where collaboration, respect, and diverse perspectives drive better outcomes for our customers and communities. Employees are supported through ongoing learning opportunities, exposure to complex and impactful projects, and clear pathways for technical and professional growth. Based in the Greater Pittsburgh area, this role offers the stability of a long term engineering career combined with the opportunity to work on systems that power communities and industries. Emerson is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and provide flexible, competitive benefits plans to support you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. These include a variety of medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and more. Our culture supports flexible time off, including paid parental leave for all parents, vacation, and holiday leave . #LI-SD1

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
9+ years of progressive engineering experience in the power generation industry
Strong experience designing, implementing, or commissioning control systems using Distributed Controls Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms
Willingness to be based in the Greater Pittsburgh area or relocate, with the ability to travel up to 20% within North America
Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
Experience serving as a technical lead or subject matter expert on complex power generation projects
Deep familiarity with thermal or conventional power plant systems, operations, and modernization initiatives
Experience mentoring engineers or contributing to engineering standards, best practices, or product strategy

Responsibilities

Own the full application design and engineering execution of power retrofit projects
Deliver high quality engineering solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations for safety, quality, reliability, schedule, and performance
Provide strong technical leadership and direction to internal teams (local and global), customers, architect/engineering (A/E) firms, and project stakeholders, ensuring alignment on system design, technical requirements, and project objectives
Participate as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to strengthen technical capabilities, develop best practices, and mentor less experienced engineers across the organization
Lead Design Review Meetings, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and onsite system commissioning
Develop and track engineering plans and contribute to monthly project status reporting
Identify, recommend, and help implement improvements to engineering processes, tools, and products
Collaborate closely with project management, customers, and A/E firms to manage technical risks and resolve challenges
Support technical reviews, customer presentations, and proposal development as needed for strategic projects