Emerson

Senior Hydro Controls Engineer

Emerson

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $128,700 - $167,300 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead engineering efforts for retrofit solutions within the North American hydro power industry.
  • Design and develop Hydro Governor and Plant Control systems.
  • Interpret technical specifications to create mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical control solutions.
  • Program and adapt control logic styles, including Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Flow Diagrams.
  • Work with electrical and hydraulic schematics to ensure accurate system integration.
  • Configure and adapt 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.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for hydro-related control systems and plant operations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a technical field, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in controls and automation.
  • Hands-on experience with design and commissioning of control systems for hydro power plants and turbine governor systems.
  • Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming/configuration (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider) and/or DCS systems.
  • Knowledge of communication networks such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and DNP3.
  • Ability to serve as the primary technical contact for customers.
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically to support projects.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible working hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
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Hard Skills & Tools
Ladder LogicStructured TextFlow DiagramsPLC programmingHMI programmingDCS systemscontrol systems designhydraulic control solutionselectrical control solutionsFactory Acceptance Tests
Soft Skills
technical contactsubject matter expertcustomer supportcommunicationteam leadershipproblem-solvingadaptabilitycollaborationproject managementorganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineeringtechnical field equivalent experience