Projects Engineer - Digital Twin Simulation

Emerson•Cranberry Township, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are an Engineer professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the chance to work on innovative simulation solutions that support safer, more efficient, and more sustainable power generation. As part of Emerson’s Digital Twin Projects team, as a Project Engineer you will contribute to the design and implementation of simulation systems that model real‑world power plant behavior for training, testing, and operational improvement. This role provides meaningful exposure to customer-facing projects, cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous technical development within a supportive, people‑first environment. This position is based in our Cranberry Township, PA office. At Emerson, we help customers in the world’s most crucial industries tackle the challenges of modern life. This is an opportunity to be a part of a team that drives innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. The Power & Water Solutions business focuses on upgrading existing power plant systems with industry leading automation controls and instrumentation to promote sustainability and longevity of our North American power grid.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a similar STEM degree
Minimum 2 years of hands‑on engineering experience, ideally related to automation, simulation, controls, or similar technical disciplines
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to learn new tools and concepts efficiently
Clear and effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment
Ability to travel up to 20%.
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
5 years of engineering experience in automation, simulation, or controls
Experience with simulation platforms (e.g., HYSYS, MATLAB, Simulink)
Exposure to power generation systems, plant operations or industrial environments
Prior experience supporting customer-facing projects, training programs, or technical workshops
Interest in continuous learning and staying current with industry advancements in automation, simulation, and control systems

Responsibilities

Support the design, configuration, and implementation of digital twin simulation systems that meet customer and project requirements.
Develop, test, and validate control logic models that accurately replicate real‑world power plant operations in simulated environments.
Collaborate closely with process simulation engineers, project managers, and cross‑functional partners to solve problems and share learnings.
Participate in customer-facing activities such as simulation validation, performance testing, and acceptance testing.
Contribute to global and cross‑disciplinary projects by supporting senior engineers and gaining exposure to multiple engineering domains.
Proactively learn simulation tools, automation platforms, and industry standards to support career growth and expanded technical capability.
Support the development and improvement of internal tools and processes that enhance the efficiency of digital twin projects.
Demonstrate Emerson’s core values through teamwork, accountability, and a commitment to quality and safety in all work.