Controls Engineer - Renewable Solutions

Emerson • Cranberry Township, PA

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Powering the world. Protecting its most vital resources. What if your next engineering challenge helped modernize some of North America's most critical power generation assets? Emerson Power & Water Solutions is a global leader in power and water automation, trusted across more than 60 countries and supporting over 1.4 million MW of generating capacity worldwide. Our engineers help customers strengthen grid reliability, integrate renewable energy, and modernize critical power and water infrastructure across North America. We are seeking a Controls Engineer to join our Renewables team in Cranberry Township, PA. As a Controls Engineer, you'll work on real-world automation projects that support solar, battery storage, wind, power generation, and water treatment facilities. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll develop innovative control solutions, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute to projects that have a direct impact on essential infrastructure relied upon every day.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of 2 years applying engineering principles in controls engineering, industrial automation, renewable energy, power generation, water treatment, manufacturing, or related technical environment
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% domestically
• 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

• 5 or more years of experience in control system engineering
• Experience working directly with customers in a technical or project execution capacity
• Familiarity with Emerson Ovation software and hardware products
• Knowledge of control system applications, distributed control systems, or PLC or SCADA platforms
• Interest in mentoring or supporting the development of less experienced engineers

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and maintenance of engineering plans, schedules, and technical documentation for renewable energy projects
• Design, simulate, test, and implement renewable power control applications for solar, battery energy storage, and wind generation assets
• Configure and troubleshoot electronic databases using industry-standard communication protocols and datalinks
• Serve as a primary technical contributor during customer Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests
• Support site commissioning activities and provide remote technical support as needed
• Initiate requisitions for project purchases and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors
• Manage the design, testing, integration, and shipment of project hardware
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve engineering processes, tools, or standard solutions
• Manage time and priorities effectively to meet project schedules and commitments
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through consistent communication and technical expertise
• Monitor project financial performance and support cost and schedule control efforts

Benefits

• variety of medical insurance plans
• dental and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement
• employee resource groups
• recognition
• flexible time off plans
• paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
• vacation and holiday leave

What This Job Offers

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