Project Engineer - Control Systems

Emerson • Latham, NY

1d • Onsite

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 role, you will apply your technical expertise to drive customer outcomes, lead 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

• flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.
• 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: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees