Senior Controls Engineer - Water Projects

If you are an engineering professional looking to grow your impact while working on critical infrastructure, we invite you to join our Power & Water Solutions team as a Controls Engineering professional based in Detroit, MI.

In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of automation and control solutions that support domestic water, wastewater, and power generation facilities across North America. You will work on projects that modernize existing systems, improve reliability, and promote long-term sustainability of essential infrastructure.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead application design and engineering execution for water and power automation projects

• Develop, manage, and track project engineering plans to ensure on-time delivery of requirements

• Estimate, plan, and communicate project resource needs proactively

• Provide technical leadership and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver customer-focused solutions

• Apply Emerson engineering procedures and support quality and safety objectives

• Engage directly with customers on technical and commercial topics while building trusted relationships

• Partner with the Emerson Operations Group to support hardware design, procurement, and project progress

• Monitor customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle and deliver consistent, high-quality results

• Optimize the use of global engineering resources to support departmental goals

• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and implement continuous improvements

• Monitor project financial performance in alignment with department objectives

• Mentor and support the development of fellow engineers and contribute to strong, collaborative teams

• Provide technical support for project pursuits, marketing efforts, and lifecycle services as needed

• Participate in domain expert teams to advance technical knowledge and best practices

Who You Are:

You understand the importance and interdependence of internal and external relationships and work collaboratively to achieve shared goals. You establish clear objectives, invite diverse perspectives, and encourage open discussion to arrive at effective solutions. You adapt your communication and leadership style to different situations and stakeholders while maintaining focus on results and long-term value.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, technical discipline, or equivalent

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in water or wastewater industry

• Experience designing, implementing, or supporting control systems using Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms

• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary project teams involving engineering, project management, and field service

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and develop practical solutions

• Proficiency with standard engineering tools, documentation practices, and project tracking methods

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%

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

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

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

• 7 or more years of relevant engineering experience

• Experience supporting automation projects within the water and wastewater industry

• Familiarity with a range of automation platforms and control system architectures, including Emerson technologies

• Experience collaborating across disciplines such as engineering, operations, and project management

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

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.

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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.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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ABOUT EMERSON (

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 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.