Project Engineer - Power & Water Solutions

Emerson is seeking experienced Project Engineers to join our Power & Water Solutions business, supporting a wide range of North American projects. This position will be located at our Pittsburgh, PA, Cranberry Woods Campus.

At Emerson, we help customers in the world's most critical industries solve complex challenges that shape modern life. Power & Water Solutions is an industry-leading automation and controls organization supporting renewable energy, conventional power generation, and water and wastewater infrastructure. Our work focuses on modernizing and upgrading control systems to improve reliability, sustainability, and long-term performance of critical infrastructure across North America.

In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of customized automation and control solutions using modern software and hardware platforms, including virtualization, simulation, and remote support technologies. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage with customers, and apply your experience to projects across different parts of the organization, based on business needs and individual strengths.

Learn more about our Ovation platform: https://www.emerson.com/en-us/automation/ovation

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Contribute to the execution of automation and control system projects across power generation and water/wastewater applications
• Collaborate with project teams, engineering peers, and cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality technical solutions
• Apply engineering principles to support system design, configuration, testing, and implementation activities
• Support project lifecycle activities, including documentation, reviews, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts
• Participate in knowledge sharing, process improvement initiatives, and technical collaboration across North American teams
• Adapt to different project environments and business needs as part of a flexible, growth-oriented project organization

Who You Are:

You encourage open dialogue and value diverse perspectives when working with others. You translate goals into practical actions and prioritize effectively in dynamic environments. You listen actively, communicate clearly, and build trust through collaboration. You take ownership of challenges, approach problems with curiosity, and remain resilient when navigating complexity or change.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a technical related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an automtion, technical, or project-engineering based role
• Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals, system design concepts, and structured problem-solving approaches
• Experience contributing to projects in industrial, infrastructure, energy, or technology-driven environments
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, Sponsorship will not ne provided now and in the future.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience with control systems, automation platforms, or industrial software solutions
• Exposure to power generation, renewable energy, water, or wastewater industries
• Experience supporting projects through multiple phases, from design to implementation or support
• Comfort presenting technical information to varied audiences, including peers, project teams, or customers
• Familiarity with simulation tools, virtualization technologies, or remote support environments

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.

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.

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