Field Engineer - OA

Emerson•Tinley Park, IL

5d•$82,620 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

If you are a Field Service Engineer/Professional looking for an opportunity to grow and develop professionally, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in the Central Regional Office in Tinley Park, IL, as a Field Service Engineer (Ovation Advantage), you will be part of a team of customer support engineers responsible for working with customers and proposal teams to develop a comprehensive project scope and bill of material, managing the design, implementation, documentation and installation of custom applications. You will be diagnosing and resolving engineering challenges related to the installation, startup, and operation of moderately complex distributed control systems (DCS), subsystems, and specialized control equipment at customer sites. At Emerson Power & Water Solutions, we help customers in the world’s most crucial industries tackle the challenges of modern life. As an industry-leading controls automation company, we drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, related STEM degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of related experience
Understanding basic networking and computer assembly/troubleshooting experience
Strong communication skills
Knowledge of a working power plant and all sub-systems
Be able to travel up to 50-75% of the time. The travel requirement will be seasonal
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

A working understanding of Ladder Logic, SAMA diagrams, and P&ID prints
Experience with DCS/PLC controls
5+ years of control experience in the power and water/wastewater treatment industries

Responsibilities

Working with the Sales team and Customers to develop a comprehensive project scope for custom power and water applications
Conduct site walkdowns and develop cost estimates for retrofit engineering and installation projects
Develop technical specifications and coordinate with third-party vendors
Evaluate contractor bids for installation work
Manage and coordinate regional projects, including planning and scheduling activities to meet customer and project needs
Lead technical and project meetings, documenting outcomes clearly
Design, review, implement, and test control systems for power and water applications
Develop and maintain control system databases, logic, and operator interfaces
Support installation, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer sites
Provide technical guidance and engineering support to customers and internal teams
Build and sustain strong, trust-based customer relationships through clear and professional verbal and written communication skills