Project Engineer - Control Systems

Emerson • Town of Colonie, NY

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About The Position

If you are an engineering professional looking to make an impact in critical
industries while leading complex technical work within a collaborative team,
Emerson has an opportunity for you! As a Project Engineer - Control Systems
based in our Latham, NY location, you will join our Gas Turbines Project Group,
where you will design, advance, and implement world-class turbine control
systems, electrical hardware solutions, and testing strategies that improve
efficiency, reliability, and safety for customers across the power industry. In
this senior-level role, you will apply your technical expertise to drive
customer outcomes, mentor project contributors, and influence the development of
cutting-edge automation technologies that support a stronger and more
sustainable North American power grid.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or our similar STEM degree.
• Minimum 5 years of related professional experience in engineering, ideally in electrical systems, automation, controls, or related technical disciplines.
• Ability to travel up to 5% to customer sites.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder only).

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience designing or implementing electrical and/or control systems for industrial, power generation, or automation environments.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or comparable CAD tools used for electrical and wiring design.
• Familiarity with turbine, power plant, or large rotating equipment control systems.
• Interest in continuous learning and staying current with advancements in electrical engineering, automation, and industrial control technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of gas turbine control systems, electrical hardware, and integrated automation solutions for power generation facilities.
• Develop, review, and approve complex electrical schematics, wiring specifications, and hardware architecture for turbine control applications.
• Select, specify, and validate electrical devices, ensuring all hardware design meets customer requirements and Emerson quality standards.
• Guide project engineers and collaborate with project managers to troubleshoot issues, share knowledge, and ensure seamless project execution.
• Serve as a primary customer-facing technical expert, presenting system layouts, hardware configurations, electrical drawings, testing plans, simulation validation, and performance results.
• Lead or contribute significantly to global cross-functional initiatives involving advanced engineering design, controls technology, and product enhancements.
• Drive the development and refinement of internal tools and processes to improve engineering efficiency and product quality.
• Provide future mentorship to early-career engineers, contributing to knowledge transfer across the organization.

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.

What This Job Offers

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