Emerson

Senior Project Engineer

Emerson

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Cranberry Township • Pennsylvania • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead the design, planning, configuration, and delivery of advanced automation and control system projects across power, industrial, and mission-critical environments.
  • Serve as the senior technical resource for control system architecture, integration strategy, troubleshooting, and technical decision‑making.
  • Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and technical quality while partnering closely with cross‑functional engineering, project management, and customer teams.
  • Apply advanced knowledge of distributed control systems (DCS), microgrid technologies, and specialized industrial applications to develop effective solutions.
  • Oversee customer‑facing activities including design reviews, validation, factory and site acceptance testing, commissioning, and final system handover.
  • Collaborate with global engineering teams to identify innovative solutions, share best practices, and maintain consistent project execution standards.
  • Support the development of internal tools, processes, and methodologies that enhance project quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement and solution innovation.

Requirements

  • BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in an engineering environment, preferably within industrial, power, or utility sectors
  • Demonstrated proficiency with control systems, automation platforms, or distributed control architectures
  • Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary technical projects
  • Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Ability to engage confidently with customers and present technical concepts
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
Benefits
  • We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k)
  • tuition reimbursement
  • employee resource groups
  • recognition
  • flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
distributed control systemsautomation platformscontrol system architectureintegration strategytroubleshootingproject managementtechnical decision-makingmicrogrid technologiesdesign reviewsfactory acceptance testing
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillscollaboration skillscustomer engagementpresentation skillsleadershipproblem-solvingcross-functional teamworkproject scope managementbudget management