Engineering Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

If you are a Project Management or Engineer professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in Seattle, WA , you will be a part of the North America Services group who provides fully engineered control system solutions for power plants & wastewater facilities. As an Engineering Project Manager , you will be managing full lifecycle projects, including leading or supporting proposals, awards, planning, design, procurement, production, factory acceptance testing, delivery, field installation and subcontracting, commissioning, closeout, and warranty support.

***This position will support King County wastewater facilities (Bright, West Point, and South Point) and will be working on site. Due to this, we would like candidates to live within an hour radius of King County.

At Emerson Power & Water Solutions, we help customers in the world’s most crucial industries tackle the challenges of modern life. You are part of the team that drives innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable.

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In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Coordinate, plan, and schedule in detail, a project’s implementation, resources, and financial plan
• Supervise and lead the project plan and schedule
• Exhibit confident project management skills that set team expectations and effectively balance workloads
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate the activities of electrical, mechanical, and engineering subcontractors
• Lead, supervise, and archive contract documents including primary contracts, change orders, proposals, correspondence, and compliance matrixes
• Anticipate, recognize, and negotiate changes from the detailed scope of work
• Manage contract risk and engage engineering resources to ensure technical risk is mitigated
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and be very organized in workflow and documentation processes
• Demonstrate effective and proven relationship building skills
• Prioritize, schedule, and lead the pre-bid meeting and any additional site visits
• Prioritize and facilitate proposal kickoff calls, meetings, and review sessions
• Coordinate with Sales to help shepherd proposals through the bid process by treating them as mini projects
• Provide guidance regarding future project execution and management

Who You Are:

You understand internal and external stakeholder requirements, expectations, and needs. You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. You maintain a track record of exceeding goals successfully.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, computer science or a similar technical educational curriculum, or relevant experience in lieu of education
• 5+ years of related experience
• Water and/or wastewater experience
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Up to 20% travel.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
  
  

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Project Management Institute PMP certification

• Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

• Automation controls on systems experience (DCS systems, other competitors)
  
  

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

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 $103,615- 148,005, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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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WHY EMERSON

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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