Engineering Project Site Manager

If you enjoy being at the center of on‑site activity and are motivated by coordinating people, schedules, and work in dynamic industrial environments, Emerson has an opportunity for you. As an Engineering Project Site Manager, you will support outage execution for Distributed Control System (DCS) retrofit projects across thermal and renewable power applications. This role is ideal for someone who understands construction or field installation work, communicates effectively with multiple stakeholders, and enjoys leading on‑site activities from planning through final acceptance. This position can be located in the following offices Charlotte, NC, Cranberry Township, PA, Houton, TX, Latham, NY, Tinley Park, IL, or Warren, NJ. 

You will join Emerson’s Power & Water Solutions business and collaborate with a diverse team delivering engineered control system solutions for power generation customers across North America.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Oversee and implement outage plans for installation and commissioning of control system retrofit projects with a strong focus on safety.
• Coordinate on‑site activities during outages, including demolition, installation, loop checks, functional testing, startup, and tuning.
• Bring subcontractors, craft labor, and Emerson team members together by providing clear, steady direction and ensuring alignment on scope and daily goals.
• Serve as the primary on‑site customer contact, facilitating communication between internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Manage outage schedules, resources, and work sequencing to help reduce financial impacts and maintain overall project performance.
• Prepare daily status reports, monitor progress, and create action plans to keep work moving smoothly.
• Identify and resolve issues quickly to keep projects on track and maintain a strong customer experience.
• When not actively supporting outages, assist with contractor walkdowns, Scope of Work development, cost estimating, proposal inputs, documentation preparation, pre‑outage planning, and subcontractor relationship building.

Who You Are:

You build strong relationships and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations. You maintain a positive, solutions‑oriented mindset during both routine and challenging situations. You adjust your communication style to fit the audience and clearly convey intent. You learn quickly, tackle new problems with creativity, and consistently drive work forward with focus and energy.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar STEM degree. 

• Minimum 5 years of related experience

  
  
• Experience in power generation or related industry 
• Proven success working in electrical construction, engineering, or project management roles 

• Knowledge of power generation or related industrial environments

  
  
• Ability to travel to customer power plants approximately 50–60% of the time

• Ability to work in industrial settings, including standing, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, and occasionally lifting or carrying 25–40 pounds

  
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Familiarity with DCS/PLC systems 
• Familiarity with Ovation and WDPF
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical equipment and associated field I/O
• Experience supporting complex retrofit projects in operational plant environments 

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 $90,000- $128,700 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.

Learn more about our Culture & Values. 

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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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