Senior Controls Engineer - New Generation

Emerson•Cranberry Township, PA

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About The Position

Emerson is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join its Power and Water Solutions team in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, in the Greater Pittsburgh area. The role supports the design and delivery of Emerson’s Ovation Distributed Control System (DCS) for greenfield power generation projects across North America. The engineer contributes to projects intended to improve the reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance of critical infrastructure, while developing technical expertise and increasing technical ownership over time in a collaborative engineering environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, a similar STEM degree, or a combination of education and experience.
At least 7 years of engineering experience, preferably in power generation or industrial environments.
Experience with new generation or emerging power technologies, such as renewables integration, hydrogen, energy storage, or advanced thermal systems.
Experience designing, implementing, or supporting control systems using Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms.
Ability to be based in or relocate to the Greater Pittsburgh area.
Willingness to travel up to 25% within North America.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering.
Exposure to power plant control systems and operations.
Experience supporting system testing, commissioning, or customer-facing technical activities.
Interest in developing deeper technical specialization within control systems.

Responsibilities

Lead application design and engineering execution for greenfield power projects.
Develop engineering deliverables that meet customer requirements for safety, quality, schedule, and performance.
Collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, customers, and architect/engineering firms on system design and technical alignment.
Lead Design Review Meetings, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and onsite system commissioning activities.
Support development and tracking of engineering plans and project documentation.
Help identify and resolve technical issues, escalating them as appropriate.
Apply and follow established engineering standards, tools, and best practices.
Support customer presentations and proposal development as needed.