Senior Controls Engineer - Water Projects

Emerson•Novi, MI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of automation and control solutions that support domestic water, wastewater, and power generation facilities across North America. You will work on projects that modernize existing systems, improve reliability, and promote long-term sustainability of essential infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, technical discipline, or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in water or wastewater industry
Experience designing, implementing, or supporting control systems using Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary project teams involving engineering, project management, and field service
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and develop practical solutions
Proficiency with standard engineering tools, documentation practices, and project tracking methods
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%
Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
7 or more years of relevant engineering experience
Experience supporting automation projects within the water and wastewater industry
Familiarity with a range of automation platforms and control system architectures, including Emerson technologies
Experience collaborating across disciplines such as engineering, operations, and project management

Responsibilities

Lead application design and engineering execution for water and power automation projects
Develop, manage, and track project engineering plans to ensure on-time delivery of requirements
Estimate, plan, and communicate project resource needs proactively
Provide technical leadership and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver customer-focused solutions
Apply Emerson engineering procedures and support quality and safety objectives
Engage directly with customers on technical and commercial topics while building trusted relationships
Partner with the Emerson Operations Group to support hardware design, procurement, and project progress
Monitor customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle and deliver consistent, high-quality results
Optimize the use of global engineering resources to support departmental goals
Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and implement continuous improvements
Monitor project financial performance in alignment with department objectives
Mentor and support the development of fellow engineers and contribute to strong, collaborative teams
Provide technical support for project pursuits, marketing efforts, and lifecycle services as needed
Participate in domain expert teams to advance technical knowledge and best practices