Controls Engineer

hackajob is collaborating with Emerson to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Description Emerson is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer – Power Retrofits to join our Power and Water Solutions team in Cranberry Township, PA (Greater Pittsburgh area). In this role, you will support the design and delivery of Emerson’s award-winning Ovation™ Distributed Control System (DCS) for power generation modernization projects across North America. You will contribute to meaningful work that helps customers improve reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance of critical infrastructure while continuing to deepen your technical expertise in a collaborative engineering environment. This role is well suited for an engineer who enjoys hands-on technical work, learning from experienced peers, and growing into increased technical ownership over time. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Contribute to the application design and engineering execution of power retrofit projects Develop high-quality engineering deliverables that meet customer requirements for safety, quality, schedule, and performance Collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, customers, and architect/engineering (A/E) firms to support system design and technical alignment Participate in Design Review Meetings, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and onsite system commissioning activities Support development and tracking of engineering plans and project documentation Assist with identifying and resolving technical issues, escalating as appropriate Apply and follow established engineering standards, tools, and best practices Support customer presentations and proposal development as needed Who You Are: You build effective working relationships and collaborate openly across teams. You communicate technical information clearly and seek to understand customer needs. You take ownership of your work, follow through on commitments, and approach challenges with curiosity and a desire to learn. You value feedback and actively develop your technical and professional skills. For This Role, You Will Need: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience 5–7 years of engineering experience, preferably in power generation or industrial environments Experience designing, implementing, or supporting control systems using Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms Ability to be based in the Greater Pittsburgh area or relocate, with willingness to travel up to 20% within North America Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. 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. Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering Exposure to power plant systems, operations, or modernization projects Experience supporting system testing, commissioning, or customer-facing technical activities Interest in developing deeper technical specialization within control systems Our Culture & Commitment to You: 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. LI-SD1aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a