Advanced Senior Controls Engineer - Power Retrofit

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2 Locations
Hybrid
Senior level
Internet of Things • Energy
The Role
Lead application design and deliver power retrofit projects using DCS/PLC systems. Provide technical leadership to internal teams, customers, and A/E firms; lead design reviews, FAT, and commissioning; develop engineering plans, mentor engineers, improve processes, and support proposals and project reporting.
Summary Generated by Built In

Emerson is seeking an experienced Advanced Senior Controls Engineer – Power Retrofits to join our Power and Water Solutions team in Cranberry Township, PA (Greater Pittsburgh area), with relocation assistance available to qualified candidates. This role offers the opportunity to work on highly visible, technically complex projects that modernize power generation across North America. You will contribute directly to the design and delivery of Emerson’s award winning Ovation™ Distributed Control System (DCS), helping customers improve reliability, efficiency, and long term performance of critical infrastructure.

This position in our Power Retrofit Projects group is ideal for an engineer who values hands on technical ownership and serving as a trusted advisor to customers, architect/engineering firms, and internal teams. You will help shape engineering standards, mentor future experts, and influence the technical direction of our solutions, with the opportunity to build a lasting technical legacy.


In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
  • Own the full application design and engineering execution of power retrofit projects
  • Deliver high quality engineering solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations for safety, quality, reliability, schedule, and performance
  • Provide strong technical leadership and direction to internal teams (local and global), customers, architect/engineering (A/E) firms, and project stakeholders, ensuring alignment on system design, technical requirements, and project objectives
  • Participate as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to strengthen technical capabilities, develop best practices, and mentor less experienced engineers across the organization
  • Lead Design Review Meetings, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and onsite system commissioning
  • Develop and track engineering plans and contribute to monthly project status reporting
  • Identify, recommend, and help implement improvements to engineering processes, tools, and products
  • Collaborate closely with project management, customers, and A/E firms to manage technical risks and resolve challenges
  • Support technical reviews, customer presentations, and proposal development as needed for strategic projects
     
Who You Are:
You anticipate customer needs and deliver solutions that go beyond expectations. You communicate technical information clearly and effectively, adapting your message to different audiences. You collaborate across teams, build strong partnerships, and take ownership for delivering results. You approach challenges with curiosity, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset, while supporting the growth and development of others.

 
For This Role, You Will Need:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 9+ years of progressive engineering experience in the power generation industry
  • Strong experience designing, implementing, or commissioning control systems using Distributed Controls Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms
  • Willingness to be based in the Greater Pittsburgh area or relocate, with the ability to travel up to 20% within North America
  • Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
  • 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.
     
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
  • Experience serving as a technical lead or subject matter expert on complex power generation projects
  •  Deep familiarity with thermal or conventional power plant systems, operations, and modernization initiatives
  •  Experience mentoring engineers or contributing to engineering standards, best practices, or product strategy
     
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.


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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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 9+ years of progressive engineering experience in the power generation industry
  • Experience designing, implementing, or commissioning control systems using Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms
  • Willingness to be based in the Greater Pittsburgh area or relocate and ability to travel up to 20% within North America
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future (no sponsorship available)
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
  • Experience serving as a technical lead or subject matter expert on complex power generation projects
  • Deep familiarity with thermal or conventional power plant systems, operations, and modernization initiatives
  • Experience mentoring engineers or contributing to engineering standards, best practices, or product strategy

Emerson Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Emerson and has not been reviewed or approved by Emerson.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs have been strengthened with a 401(k) plus company-supported contributions such as profit sharing and a recent cash-balance transition for certain participants. These features are positioned as differentiators among large industrial peers.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An employee stock purchase plan introduced in 2026 enables discounted share purchases via payroll deductions. This adds an accessible ownership element to the total rewards mix.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth The package includes PTO, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave within a broad benefits suite. Coverage breadth aligns with large-employer norms across locations, though specifics vary.

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HQ: Saint Louis, MO
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Year Founded: 1890

What We Do

At Emerson, we’re passionate about what we do. By fusing decades of technology and engineering expertise, Emerson continues to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges with innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. We recruit the greatest talent and apply the best technologies to benefit our customers worldwide. Automation Solutions is a leader in helping process and discrete manufacturers automate and optimize production processes through our best-in-class technologies and industry expertise. Commercial & Residential Solutions develops technologies and services that improve human comfort, safeguard food, protect the environment, enable sustainable food waste disposal, and support efficient construction and maintenance of buildings and municipal infrastructure. Emerson has a wide range of industry knowledge, manufacturing expertise, and technological innovation around the world. Join our next generation of leaders today.

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