Advanced Senior Controls Engineer - Power Retrofit
Emerson
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Emerson is seeking an experienced Advanced Senior Controls Engineer – Power Retrofits to join our Power and Water Solutions team in Cranberry Township, PA (Greater Pittsburgh area), with relocation assistance available to qualified candidates. This role offers the opportunity to work on highly visible, technically complex projects that modernize power generation across North America. You will contribute directly to the design and delivery of Emerson’s award winning Ovation™ Distributed Control System (DCS), helping customers improve reliability, efficiency, and long term performance of critical infrastructure.
This position in our Power Retrofit Projects group is ideal for an engineer who values hands on technical ownership and serving as a trusted advisor to customers, architect/engineering firms, and internal teams. You will help shape engineering standards, mentor future experts, and influence the technical direction of our solutions, with the opportunity to build a lasting technical legacy.
- Own the full application design and engineering execution of power retrofit projects
- Deliver high quality engineering solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations for safety, quality, reliability, schedule, and performance
- Provide strong technical leadership and direction to internal teams (local and global), customers, architect/engineering (A/E) firms, and project stakeholders, ensuring alignment on system design, technical requirements, and project objectives
- Participate as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to strengthen technical capabilities, develop best practices, and mentor less experienced engineers across the organization
- Lead Design Review Meetings, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and onsite system commissioning
- Develop and track engineering plans and contribute to monthly project status reporting
- Identify, recommend, and help implement improvements to engineering processes, tools, and products
- Collaborate closely with project management, customers, and A/E firms to manage technical risks and resolve challenges
- Support technical reviews, customer presentations, and proposal development as needed for strategic projects
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- 9+ years of progressive engineering experience in the power generation industry
- Strong experience designing, implementing, or commissioning control systems using Distributed Controls Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms
- Willingness to be based in the Greater Pittsburgh area or relocate, with the ability to travel up to 20% within North America
- Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
- 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.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
- Experience serving as a technical lead or subject matter expert on complex power generation projects
- Deep familiarity with thermal or conventional power plant systems, operations, and modernization initiatives
- Experience mentoring engineers or contributing to engineering standards, best practices, or product strategy
At Emerson, we prioritize people, progress, and purpose. We foster a culture where collaboration, respect, and diverse perspectives drive better outcomes for our customers and communities. Employees are supported through ongoing learning opportunities, exposure to complex and impactful projects, and clear pathways for technical and professional growth. Based in the Greater Pittsburgh area, this role offers the stability of a long term engineering career combined with the opportunity to work on systems that power communities and industries. Emerson is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and provide flexible, competitive benefits plans to support you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. These include a variety of medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and more. Our culture supports flexible time off, including paid parental leave for all parents, vacation, and holiday leave.
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Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
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Work Authorization
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.
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Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
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Emerson is seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer – Power Retrofits to join our Power and Water Solutions team in Cranberry Township, PA (Greater Pittsburgh area), with relocation assistance available to qualified candidates. This role offers the opportunity to work on highly visible, technically complex projects that modernize power generation across North America. You will contribute directly to the design and delivery of Emerson’s award winning Ovation™ Distributed Control System (DCS), helping customers improve reliability, efficiency, and long term performance of critical infrastructure. This position in our Power Retrofit Projects group is ideal for an engineer who values hands on technical ownership and serving as a trusted advisor to customers, architect/engineering firms, and internal teams. You will help shape engineering standards, mentor future experts, and influence the technical direction of our solutions, with the opportunity to build a lasting technical legacy