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Controls Engineer New Generation Projects

Emerson


Job Location:

Cranberry Township, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Emerson is seeking a motivated and collaborative Controls Engineer to support the design development and delivery of control system solutions for New Generation Projects across North America. Based in Cranberry Township PA this role is part of a dedicated team advancing emerging and evolving power generation technologies. You will focus on engineering execution working closely with multidisciplinary teams customers and internal partners to deliver reliable high-quality control systems.


In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Design configure and implement control system solutions for new generation power projects
  • Develop high-quality engineering deliverables that meet customer requirements for safety quality performance and reliability
  • Collaborate with engineers project teams customers and architect/engineering (A/E) firms to support system design and technical alignment
  • Configure and test Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms
  • Participate in Design Review Meetings Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and onsite system commissioning activities
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during engineering testing and commissioning phases
  • Apply and follow established engineering standards tools and best practices
  • Support continuous improvement of engineering processes and technical solutions
  • Contribute to customer discussions technical presentations and proposal development as needed

Who You Are:
You build strong cooperative relationships and work collaboratively across teams to achieve shared goals. You communicate technical information clearly and adapt your message to meet the needs of different audiences. You take ownership of your work following through on commitments and delivering high-quality results. You approach challenges with curiosity actively seek feedback and continuously develop your technical expertise.

For This Role You Will Need:

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Chemical Mechanical Computer Engineering or similar STEM degree or combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum 5 years engineering experience preferably in power generation or industrial environments
  • Experience with new generation or emerging power technologies (e.g. renewables integration hydrogen energy storage or advanced thermal systems)
  • Experience designing implementing or supporting control systems using Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% domestically
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

  • 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 a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectivesbecause 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 offer flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. Our benefits include medical dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition programs and more. We also provide flexible time-off plans including paid parental leave vacation and holiday leave.

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