Senior Controls Engineer - Thermal Power

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Location:

Cranberry Township, PA (headquarters). This role is eligible to be based out of one of Emerson's regional offices in Houston, TX;
Charlotte, NC; or Tinley Park, IL.

You will be part of the Thermal Power Engineering group which provides fully engineered control system solutions for power plants in North America. The group focuses on the replacement of existing power plants with Emerson's Ovation Distributed Control System (DCS). The Thermal Power Department provides all project management, engineering design, factory acceptance test, and commissioning services to deliver comprehensive solutions to our customers.

• Own the application design and engineering execution for thermal power projects
• Ensure customer satisfaction throughout execution cycle and deliver outstanding results on all projects
• Be part of a collaborative and innovative team passionate about solving complex problems
• Participate in Subject Matter Experts teams
• Develop and track project engineering plans and issue monthly project reports
• Suggest and develop improvements for products and processes
• Collaborate and provide technical leadership to A/E firms and customers to help identify key solutions to customer concerns

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of related experience in an engineering environment
• Experience with designing controls for a PLC or DCS application
• Experience in the power industry
• Ability to travel up to 25% in North America
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering

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.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. 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.

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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