Senior Controls Engineer - Generation

Position: Senior Controls Engineer - New Generation
Job-:
Projects Engineering

Location:

Pittsburgh, PA, United States Workplace:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Emerson is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer – New Generation Projects to join our Power and Water Solutions team in Cranberry Township, PA (Greater Pittsburgh area). In this role, you will support the design and delivery of Emerson’s award-winning Ovation Distributed Control System (DCS) for greenfield power generation projects across North America. You will contribute to meaningful work that helps customers improve reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance of critical infrastructure while continuing to deepen your technical expertise in a collaborative engineering environment.

This role is well suited for an engineer who enjoys hands-on technical work, learning from experienced peers, and growing into increased technical ownership over  This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Lead the application design and engineering execution of greenfield power projects

Develop high-quality engineering deliverables that meet customer requirements for safety, quality, schedule, and performance

Collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, customers, and architect/engineering (A/E) firms to support 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

Assist with identifying and resolving technical issues, escalating as appropriate

Apply and follow established engineering standards, tools, and best practices

Support customer presentations and proposal development as needed

Who You Are :

You build effective working relationships and collaborate openly across teams. You communicate technical information clearly and seek to understand customer needs. You take ownership of your work, follow through on commitments, and approach challenges with curiosity and a desire to learn. You value feedback and actively develop your technical and professional skills. For This Role, You Will Need:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or similar STEM degree or combination of education and experience7+ years of engineering experience, preferably in power generation or industrial environments

Experience with new generation or emerging power technologies (e.g., renewables integration, hydrogen, energy storage, or advanced thermal systems)
Experience designing, implementing, or supporting control systems using Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms

Ability to be based in the Greater Pittsburgh area or relocate, with willingness to travel up to 25% within North America Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates

Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering Exposure to power plant control systems and operations highly preferred

Experience supporting system testing, commissioning, or customer-facing technical activities

Interest in developing deeper technical specialization within control systems

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We champion an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in…