Senior Hydro Controls Engineer
About The Position
If you are a Controls Engineer with expertise in Hydroelectric Power systems, Emerson has an exciting opening for you as a Senior Controls Engineer - Hydro Power! This role can be based Remotely within the USA. In this critical role, you will join the Hydro Controls Engineering team, which delivers fully engineered control system solutions for hydro power plants across North America. This team specializes in replacing existing governor control systems and related equipment, providing comprehensive turnkey solutions that include project management, engineering design, system integration, testing, and commissioning. Learn more about Emerson's Hydro Power Solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a technical field, or equivalent experience.
- 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. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Nice To Haves
- 10+ years of relevant experience in controls and automation.
- 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.
- Emerson Ovation experience
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering efforts for retrofit solutions within the North American hydro power industry.
- Design and develop Hydro Governor and Plant Control systems.
- Interpret technical specifications to create mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical control solutions.
- Program and adapt control logic styles, including Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Flow Diagrams.
- Work with electrical and hydraulic schematics to ensure accurate system integration.
- Configure and adapt PLC and HMI software for custom applications.
- Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and commission systems at customer sites.
- Develop control narratives and hardware/software test procedures.
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for hydro-related control systems and plant operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
