Sr. Project Engineer - Microgrids & Data Centers

Emerson•Cranberry Township, PA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Emerson has an opportunity for an engineering professional looking to make an impact in critical industries while advancing their career within a collaborative team. As a Sr. Project Engineer - Microgrids & Data Centers, you will lead the execution of complex controls and automation projects, including distributed control systems, microgrid controls, and specialized applications supporting data centers and resilient energy systems. Based in our Cranberry Township, PA office, you will join our Power & Water Solutions organization as part of a team delivering advanced automation, controls, and software solutions across the power, water, and critical‑infrastructure industries. At Emerson Power & Water Solutions, we help customers in the world’s most critical industries address the challenges of modern life. As an industry-leading controls automation company, we drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, and more sustainable! Emerson’s five decades of power and water expertise embedded within the Ovation™ distributed control system (DCS) forms a reliable and innovative platform that evolves with rapidly changing technology to help improve plant reliability.

Requirements

BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field or a combination of related experience and education.
Minimum 7 years of experience in an engineering environment, preferably within industrial, power, or utility sectors.
Demonstrated proficiency with control systems, automation platforms, or distributed control architectures.
Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary technical projects.
Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ability to engage confidently with customers and present technical concepts.
Ability to travel up to 20%.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with microgrid control systems, distributed energy resource integration, or grid‑modernization initiatives
Experience supporting controls solutions for data centers, mission‑critical facilities, or high‑reliability industrial environments
Familiarity with electrical switchgear and substation control
Experience supporting controls solutions for data centers or other high‑reliability environments
Knowledge of power generation, water/wastewater, or industrial process operations
Experience leading workshops, training, or technical design sessions
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current on developments in automation and digital technologies
Familiarity with data communication protocols - SCADA, GOOSE, DNP3, etc.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, planning, configuration, and delivery of advanced automation and control system projects across power, industrial, and mission‑critical environments.
Serve a technical resource for control system architecture, integration strategy, troubleshooting, and technical decision‑making.
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and technical quality while partnering closely with cross‑functional engineering, project management, and customer teams.
Apply advanced knowledge of control systems, microgrid technologies, and specialized industrial applications to develop effective solutions.
Oversee customer‑facing activities including design reviews, validation, factory and site acceptance testing, commissioning, and final system handover.
Collaborate with global engineering teams to identify innovative solutions, share best practices, and maintain consistent project execution standards.
Support the development of internal tools, processes, and methodologies that enhance project quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement and solution innovation.