Controls Engineer

If you are an Engineering professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opening for a Controls Engineer – Hydro Power Generation, based in Cranberry Township, PA

This Hydro power projects team delivers fully engineered control system solutions for hydro power plants across North America. This team specializes in replacing existing governor control systems and related equipment, providing comprehensive turnkey solutions that include project management, engineering design, system integration, testing, and commissioning.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your engineering career and gain hands on experience with the most innovative automation and controls technologies within the North American Hydroelectric Power Generation sector

Join Us

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Aid in the execution of engineering projects for retrofit solutions in the North American hydro power industry.
• Aid in the design and development of Hydro Governor and Plant Control systems.
• Interpret technical specifications to aid in the creation and application of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical controls.
• Contribute to the implementation of new system functionality based on customer requirements.
• Program and adapt various control logic styles, including Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Flow Diagrams.
• Read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics to ensure accurate system integration.
• Configure PLC and HMI software for custom applications.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and commission systems at customer sites.
• Develop control narratives and hardware/software test procedures.
• Build expertise as a subject matter authority in hydro-related control systems and plant operations.

Who You Are:

You consistently deliver on commitments and maintain focus on achieving results. You approach challenges with curiosity and creativity, seeking innovative solutions. You build strong relationships with customers and colleagues, fostering trust and collaboration. You adapt quickly to changing priorities and remain resilient under pressure, ensuring projects move forward successfully.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, a technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in controls and automation.
• Proficiency in computer-aided design software.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a desire to understand how systems work.
• Ability to travel up to 30% (domestic and occasional international).
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience as a Controls Engineer working with PLCs and/or DCS.
• Experience with Emerson Ovation Distributed Control System (DCS).
• Familiarity with Turbine Governor Systems and Hydro Control Units.
• Ability to analyze engineering designs for logic or digital circuitry, motor controls, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems.
• AutoCAD experience. 
   

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.​

Learn more about our Culture & Values. ​

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