Emerson

Associate Engineer – Gas Turbine Controls

Emerson

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Latham • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per year

About the role

  • Learn combustion turbine operations, mechanical fundamentals, and system behavior to support controls development.
  • Build foundational knowledge of combustion turbine control strategies used in modern power generation systems.
  • Develop application code solutions and contribute to real-world project deliverables.
  • Assist in designing, developing, and testing HMI control screens that support operator visibility and decision‑making.
  • Support software testing, troubleshooting, and application validation using historical and live system data.
  • Contribute to the development of software standards, templates, and best practices to improve consistency and quality.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—internally and externally—to support successful project execution.
  • Receive mentorship and hands‑on guidance from experienced controls engineers as you build technical depth and engineering judgment.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or STEM degree
  • Interest in controls engineering, troubleshooting, and power generation systems.
  • Willingness to learn, take initiative, and grow in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% as needed to support projects.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States. Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder). Emerson will not petition for H-1B or any other visa for this position.
  • Coursework, internships, or hands-on project experience related to control systems, automation, or power systems.
  • Exposure to software testing, HMI design, or system validation.
  • Familiarity with industrial control systems or programming languages such as ladder logic, function block, or structured text.
  • An interest in power generation technology, sustainability, or modernization of legacy infrastructure.
  • Ability to analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and apply engineering principles to solve problems.
Benefits
  • market-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
  • a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
  • family formation benefits
  • paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • tuition reimbursement
  • employee resource groups
  • recognition
  • flexible time off plans, inclusive of vacation, holiday, and sick leave
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Hard Skills & Tools
controls engineeringsoftware testingHMI designsystem validationladder logicfunction blockstructured textdata analysistroubleshootingengineering principles
Soft Skills
communicationteamworkinitiativeadaptabilityproblem-solving
Certifications
bachelor’s degree in EngineeringSTEM degree