Senior Hydro Controls Engineer - Hydro

Emerson•Cranberry Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Emerson is seeking an experienced Advanced Senior Controls Engineer – Hydro to join our Power and Water Solutions team in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will be part of the Hydro Controls Engineering team responsible for delivering fully engineered control system solutions for hydroelectric power plants across North America. This team focuses on modernizing existing hydro facilities through the replacement of turbine governor systems and related control equipment. Solutions are delivered as comprehensive turnkey projects, encompassing project management, engineering design, system integration, testing, and on-site commissioning. Your work will directly support reliable, efficient, and sustainable power generation for customers across the region.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
7+ years of experience in controls and automation
Hands-on experience with design and commissioning of control systems for hydro power plants and turbine governor systems
Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming/configuration (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider) and/or DCS systems
Knowledge of communication networks such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and DNP3
Ability to serve as the primary technical contact for customers
Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically to support projects
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience in controls and automation engineering
Ability to analyze and implement engineering designs for logic or digital circuitry, motor controls, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems
Experience with pumped storage station controls
Prior experience with Emerson Ovation controls systems

Responsibilities

Lead engineering efforts for retrofit and modernization projects within the North American hydroelectric power industry
Design and develop turbine governor systems and plant control solutions for hydroelectric facilities
Interpret customer and industry technical specifications to create mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical control system designs
Develop and adapt control logic using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and functional flow diagrams
Apply electrical and hydraulic schematics to ensure accurate, safe, and effective system integration
Configure and customize PLC and HMI software to meet project-specific operational requirements
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and commission control systems at customer sites
Develop control narratives, functional descriptions, and hardware and software test procedures
Serve as a technical subject matter expert for hydro control systems, plant operations, and customer engagement