Projects Engineer - High Performance Control Room Solutions

Emerson•Cranberry Township, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Emerson Power & Water Solutions is seeking a Projects Engineer in Cranberry Township, PA, to help transform how operators manage power generation and water treatment facilities across North America. This role involves working with Emerson's Ovation™ Distributed Control System to develop high-performance operator displays, optimize alarm systems, and deliver Human-Machine Optimization (HMO) solutions. The position offers the opportunity to develop specialized expertise in High Performance Control Rooms and become a trusted advisor to critical infrastructure operators, regardless of background in process operations, controls engineering, industrial systems, automation, power generation, manufacturing, or HMI design.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent
2+ years of experience in industrial operations, manufacturing, process control, automation, power generation, water treatment, engineering, or a related technical field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex information into practical solutions
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with customers, operators, engineers, and project teams
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% throughout North America
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of controls and/or alarm systems
Proven experience in optimizing human-machine interface (HMI), or alarm management systems.
Knowledge of industry graphic standards for operator displays, such as ANSI/ISA 18.2, ANSI/ISA 101.01, IEC 63303, a plus
Analytical skills to evaluate alarm system performance and recommend improvements
Ability to confidently present to groups varying in size, from small teams to large audiences

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and implement Human-Machine Optimization (HMO) and High Performance Control Room solutions for power and water utility customers.
Create intuitive operator graphics and visualization solutions that align with industry standards and improve operator decision-making.
Configure and deliver alarm management solutions that help customers improve situational awareness and operational performance.
Analyze alarm and operational data to identify trends, opportunities, and recommendations for process improvement.
Facilitate collaborative workshops with plant operators, engineers, and customer stakeholders to understand operational challenges and develop practical solutions.
Support system integration, factory testing, site commissioning, and customer acceptance activities.
Manage project priorities, schedules, and customer expectations to ensure successful project delivery.
Build trusted customer relationships through technical expertise, communication, and consultative problem-solving.
Continuously develop expertise in control room design, operator effectiveness, alarm management, and Emerson Ovation technologies.