Controls & Automation Engineer - Power Retrofit

Emerson • Cranberry Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Emerson is seeking an Engineering professional early in their career to join their Power and Water Solutions team in Cranberry Township, PA. This role focuses on automation and controls within the Power Retrofit Projects group, which delivers engineered control system solutions for power plants using Emerson’s Ovation™ Distributed Control System (DCS). The team supports the full project lifecycle, offering opportunities for technical depth, industry knowledge, and career growth. New hires will work alongside experienced engineers and project leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of related experience in an engineering environment
• Ability to travel up to 20% within North America
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
• Experience designing or programming controls for Distributed Controls Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms
• Exposure to automation, industrial controls, or adjacent engineering fields
• Familiarity with boiler control, burner management systems, or NFPA85 guidelines

Responsibilities

• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive team focused on solving complex engineering challenges
• Contribute to application design and engineering execution on active projects with guidance and mentorship
• Participate in cross functional and global teams supporting process improvement initiatives
• Build and develop technical capabilities through hands on project work and exposure to multiple engineering disciplines
• Support the application design and execution for thermal and conventional power projects
• Help ensure customer satisfaction throughout the project execution cycle
• Identify and support opportunities for continuous improvement and business growth
• Collaborate with customers, internal teams, and architect/engineering firms to help identify practical technical solutions

Benefits

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement
• employee resource groups
• recognition programs
• flexible time off plans
• paid parental leave
• vacation
• holiday time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level