Project Engineer – Power & Water Solutions (NA Projects Team)

Emerson•Cranberry Township, PA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Emerson is seeking experienced Project Engineers to join their Power & Water Solutions business, supporting a wide range of North American projects. This position will be located at their Pittsburgh, PA, Cranberry Woods Campus. Emerson helps customers in the world’s most critical industries solve complex challenges that shape modern life. Power & Water Solutions is an industry-leading automation and controls organization supporting renewable energy, conventional power generation, and water and wastewater infrastructure. Their work focuses on modernizing and upgrading control systems to improve reliability, sustainability, and long-term performance of critical infrastructure across North America. In this role, the Project Engineer will contribute to the delivery of customized automation and control solutions using modern software and hardware platforms, including virtualization, simulation, and remote support technologies. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage with customers, and apply their experience to projects across different parts of the organization, based on business needs and individual strengths.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a technical related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
A minimum of 3 years of experience in an automation, technical, or project-engineering based role
Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals, system design concepts, and structured problem-solving approaches
Experience contributing to projects in industrial, infrastructure, energy, or technology-driven environments
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines
Legal authorization to work in the United States, Sponsorship will not be provided now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with control systems, automation platforms, or industrial software solutions
Exposure to power generation, renewable energy, water, or wastewater industries
Experience supporting projects through multiple phases, from design to implementation or support
Comfort presenting technical information to varied audiences, including peers, project teams, or customers
Familiarity with simulation tools, virtualization technologies, or remote support environments

Responsibilities

Contribute to the execution of automation and control system projects across power generation and water/wastewater applications
Collaborate with project teams, engineering peers, and cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality technical solutions
Apply engineering principles to support system design, configuration, testing, and implementation activities
Support project lifecycle activities, including documentation, reviews, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts
Participate in knowledge sharing, process improvement initiatives, and technical collaboration across North American teams
Adapt to different project environments and business needs as part of a flexible, growth-oriented project organization

Benefits

flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs
a variety of medical insurance plans
dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
tuition reimbursement
employee resource groups
recognition
flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
vacation and holiday leave