Controls Engineer - Renewables

Controls Engineering Professional

If you are a Controls Engineering professional with hands-on experience in renewable energy or a related power or industrial automation field, Emerson has an opportunity for you based in our Cranberry Township or Blue Bell, PA location.

You will join a renewables-focused engineering team responsible for project execution primarily within the North American power industry. In this role, you will lead the application design and technical execution of renewable energy projects, including solar, battery storage, and wind assets. You will apply your controls expertise to deliver high-quality solutions while supporting the development of less experienced engineers through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and technical guidance.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead the preparation and maintenance of engineering plans, schedules, and technical documentation for renewable energy projects
• Design, simulate, test, and implement renewable power control applications for solar, battery energy storage, and wind generation assets
• Configure and troubleshoot electronic databases using industry-standard communication protocols and datalinks
• Serve as a primary technical contributor during customer Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests
• Support site commissioning activities and provide remote technical support as needed
• Initiate requisitions for project purchases and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors
• Manage the design, testing, integration, and shipment of project hardware
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve engineering processes, tools, or standard solutions
• Manage time and priorities effectively to meet project schedules and commitments
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through consistent communication and technical expertise
• Monitor project financial performance and support cost and schedule control efforts
• Share technical knowledge and provide mentoring support to early career engineers on the team

Who You Are:

You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and changing priorities. You create teamwork by sharing knowledge and supporting others so that shared goals can be achieved. You establish and maintain effective customer relationships by communicating clearly and following through on commitments.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related technical field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in Controls engineering within renewable energy, power generation, or a closely related industrial or automation environment
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15% domestically
• 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 for hire.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience working directly with customers in a technical or project execution capacity
• Familiarity with Emerson Ovation software and hardware products
• Knowledge of control system applications, distributed control systems, or SCADA platforms
• Interest in mentoring or supporting the development of less experienced engineers

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.