Engineering Project Site Manager

Emerson•Cranberry Township, PA

10h•$90,000 - $128,700•Onsite

About The Position

If you enjoy being at the center of on‑site activity and are motivated by coordinating people, schedules, and work in dynamic industrial environments, Emerson has an opportunity for you. As an Engineering Project Site Manager, you will support outage execution for Distributed Control System (DCS) retrofit projects across thermal and renewable power applications. This role is ideal for someone who understands construction or field installation work, communicates effectively with multiple stakeholders, and enjoys leading on‑site activities from planning through final acceptance. This position can be located in the following offices Charlotte, NC, Cranberry Township, PA, Houton, TX, Latham, NY, Tinley Park, IL, or Warren, NJ. You will join Emerson’s Power & Water Solutions business and collaborate with a diverse team delivering engineered control system solutions for power generation customers across North America.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar STEM degree.
Minimum 5 years of related experience
Experience in power generation or related industry
Proven success working in electrical construction, engineering, or project management roles
Knowledge of power generation or related industrial environments
Ability to travel to customer power plants approximately 50–60% of the time
Ability to work in industrial settings, including standing, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, and occasionally lifting or carrying 25–40 pounds
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with DCS/PLC systems
Familiarity with Ovation and WDPF
Understanding of electrical and mechanical equipment and associated field I/O
Experience supporting complex retrofit projects in operational plant environments

Responsibilities

Oversee and implement outage plans for installation and commissioning of control system retrofit projects with a strong focus on safety.
Coordinate on‑site activities during outages, including demolition, installation, loop checks, functional testing, startup, and tuning.
Bring subcontractors, craft labor, and Emerson team members together by providing clear, steady direction and ensuring alignment on scope and daily goals.
Serve as the primary on‑site customer contact, facilitating communication between internal teams and external stakeholders.
Manage outage schedules, resources, and work sequencing to help reduce financial impacts and maintain overall project performance.
Prepare daily status reports, monitor progress, and create action plans to keep work moving smoothly.
Identify and resolve issues quickly to keep projects on track and maintain a strong customer experience.
When not actively supporting outages, assist with contractor walkdowns, Scope of Work development, cost estimating, proposal inputs, documentation preparation, pre‑outage planning, and subcontractor relationship building.

Benefits

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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