Hydropower Solutions Engineer

Hydropower Solutions Engineer

This position can be in our Blue Bell, PA, Cranberry Township, PA, Amherst, WI, Novi, MI, or Charlotte, NC office.

Are you a subject matter expert in Hydropower? Do you enjoy assisting in proposal planning and being a strong advisor? This innovative company that provides automation solutions for high-stake operations is looking for a Hydropower Solutions Engineer. You will focus on renewable energy and hydropower solutions, working with customers and internal stakeholders. technologies. Lucrative salary. Visa’s are not open to this opportunity.

As Hydropower Solutions Engineer you will serve as a trusted advisor to customers and internal stakeholders, leading the development of strategic solutions for hydroelectric generation projects. You will focus on Renewable Energy and Hydropower, work closely with customers, sales, business development, proposal teams, and execution organizations to define solution strategies, establish project scope, and position Emerson for success on large capital and EPC projects. You will leverage your hydro industry expertise to guide technical and commercial decision-making, develop repeatable solution frameworks, and help expand Emerson's renewable energy business.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical and industry leader for hydroelectric opportunities throughout the proposal lifecycle.
• Lead strategic pursuit planning for large and complex hydro projects.
• Collaborate with customers, consultants, EPC contractors, and internal stakeholders to define project scope, execution strategies, and technical requirements.
• Develop solution architectures for hydro modernization, rehabilitation, greenfield, and brownfield projects involving plant control systems, SCADA, DCS, instrumentation, and mechanical solutions.
• Assess commercial and technical risks, identify differentiators, and recommend strategies that improve project competitiveness and profitability.
• Partner with proposal teams to develop technical approaches, scope definitions, project assumptions, and value propositions.
• Present solution strategies, technical concepts, and business benefits to customers, executive leadership, and key decision makers.
• Develop and maintain standard solution templates, estimating tools, cost and price benchmarks, technical standards, and best practices to improve consistency, efficiency, and quality.
• Monitor industry trends, market drivers, competitive activity, and emerging hydro technologies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, related technical degree, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in the hydroelectric power industry.
• Experience with industrial automation, control systems, SCADA, DCS, PLCs, and digital technologies used in power generation facilities.
• Proven ability to develop technical strategies, define project scope, and support complex customer pursuits.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or Power Engineering.
• 15 years of experience in the hydroelectric power industry.
• Experience supporting large EPC or design-build projects within the hydroelectric power industry.
• Experience developing technical proposals, project estimates, and commercial strategies.
• Knowledge of turbine-generator systems, governors, excitation systems, protection systems, substations, and plant electrical infrastructure.
• Familiarity with North American hydroelectric market participants, regulatory frameworks, and industry standards.
• Experience developing organizational tools, templates, technical standards, and solution development processes.