Senior Controls Engineer - New Generation

Emerson • Cranberry Township, PA

7h • Onsite

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 engineer will support the design and delivery of Emerson’s Ovation Distributed Control System (DCS) for greenfield power generation projects across North America. The work supports customers in improving the reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance of critical infrastructure in a collaborative engineering environment.

The role involves hands-on engineering work, collaboration with experienced peers, and opportunities to develop greater technical ownership. The engineer will lead application design and engineering execution, produce project deliverables, coordinate with customers and project stakeholders, and lead design reviews, factory acceptance testing, and onsite commissioning. The position may also support customer presentations and proposal development.

The position is based in or requires relocation to the Greater Pittsburgh area, and requires willingness to travel up to 25% within North America. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

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 System (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms.
• Ability to be based in the Greater Pittsburgh area or relocate there.
• 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 established engineering standards, tools, and best practices.
• Support customer presentations and proposal development as needed.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• Medical insurance plans, dental coverage, and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee resource groups and recognition programs.
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.
• Mentorship, training, and leadership development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior