Controls Engineer - Hydro Power Projects

Emerson•Whitpain Township, PA

About The Position

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson's Power & Water Solutions business has an exciting opportunity based in Cranberry Township, PA for a Controls Engineer – Hydro Power Projects. In this role, you will support hydro power projects across North America by contributing to fully engineered control system solutions for hydroelectric facilities. Hydroelectric power plays a critical role in delivering clean, reliable, renewable energy. Professionals in this industry get to work at the intersection of long‑standing infrastructure and cutting‑edge technology—modernizing systems, solving complex engineering challenges, and making a measurable impact on sustainability. The work is hands‑on, highly collaborative, and offers unique opportunities to innovate while supporting communities through dependable power generation. Join us!

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, a technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
2+ years related experience in an engineering environment.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with an interest in learning how systems operate.
Ability to travel up to 30% (domestic with occasional international travel).
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 for hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with PLCs ,Distributed Control Systems (DCS), or SCADA
Experience using computer‑aided (CAD) design tools.
Knowledge of Turbine Governor Systems and Hydro Control Units.
Ability to analyze designs involving logic or digital circuitry, motor controls, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of engineering projects for retrofit control system solutions in the North American hydro power sector.
Assist in designing and developing Hydro Governor and Plant Control systems.
Interpret technical specifications to support the creation and application of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical control solutions.
Contribute to implementing new system functionality based on evolving customer needs.
Program and adapt control logic using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Flow Diagrams.
Read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics to ensure accurate system integration.
Configure PLC and HMI software for custom project applications.
Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and support onsite system commissioning.
Develop control narratives, hardware specifications, and software test procedures.
Grow your expertise as a subject matter resource in hydro‑related control systems and plant operations.