Field Service Engineer - Southeast Virginia

Emerson•VA, VA

1d•$85,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

In this role, you will serve as Emerson's dedicated local presence for a strategic customer in the Southeast Virginia and Eastern Shore region, helping support the reliable operation of critical water infrastructure. You will combine technical expertise, customer partnership, and problem-solving skills to deliver value throughout the full project lifecycle, from engineering and system design support through commissioning, startup, and long-term operational support. This position offers the opportunity to build trusted customer relationships, solve complex technical challenges, and make a meaningful impact on essential services that communities depend on every day.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
A minimum of three (3) years of engineering, field service, operations, maintenance, automation, or technical support experience within industrial, utility, manufacturing, water/wastewater, power generation, or related industries.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve technical and operational issues within complex systems.
Experience with or willingness to learn skills leading and implementing engineering solutions for DCS and SCADA projects.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a customer-focused environment.
Residence in, or willingness to relocate to, the Southeast Virginia, Hampton Roads, or Eastern Shore region.
Ability and willingness to travel regionally up to 75% to support customer projects and service activities.
Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this position, now or in the future.
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 with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), or industrial automation systems.
Working knowledge of Ladder Logic, SAMA diagrams, and P&ID drawings.
Experience within power generation, water treatment, wastewater treatment, or other critical infrastructure industries.
Familiarity with process control systems, instrumentation, and industrial networking technologies.
Previous experience in a customer-facing field engineering, commissioning, startup, or technical service role.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical resource and Emerson representative for assigned customer locations.
Build strong customer partnerships through consistent engagement, responsiveness, and technical expertise.
Deliver training and technical guidance to customer personnel on system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting best practices.
Support the installation, modification, maintenance, commissioning, startup, and repair of control systems and related equipment.
Provide technical consultation and recommendations to improve equipment performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Investigate and resolve technical challenges using structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis methodologies.
Develop, update, and improve maintenance procedures, quality processes, and operational practices.
Support projects throughout the entire lifecycle, including engineering support, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation, commissioning, startup, testing, and ongoing customer support.
Identify opportunities to enhance system performance, reliability, and effectiveness.
Maintain accurate documentation of service activities, technical findings, and customer recommendations.
Champion a culture of safety and ensure all work is performed in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and procedures.