Senior Hydro Controls Engineer

Overview

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 ().

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• 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.

You are a proactive problem solver who thrives in dynamic environments. You build strong relationships with customers and colleagues, fostering trust and collaboration. You stay focused on goals, adapt to challenges with a positive attitude, and consistently deliver high-quality results. You seek opportunities to innovate and improve processes, demonstrating resilience and accountability in achieving outcomes.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• 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
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• 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 DNP
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• 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.

• 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

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment 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 your success so you can make a lasting impact.

We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $128, annually, plus comprehensive benefits, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings…