Controls Engineer – Renewables

Emerson

Controls Engineer focusing on renewable energy projects in North American power industry. Leading technical execution and application design for solar, battery, and wind assets.

Posted 4/10/2026full-timeCranberry Township • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the preparation and maintenance of engineering plans, schedules, and technical documentation for renewable energy projects
Design, simulate, test, and implement renewable power control applications for solar, battery energy storage, and wind generation assets
Configure and troubleshoot electronic databases using industry-standard communication protocols and datalinks
Serve as a primary technical contributor during customer Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests
Support site commissioning activities and provide remote technical support as needed
Initiate requisitions for project purchases and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors
Manage the design, testing, integration, and shipment of project hardware
Identify and recommend opportunities to improve engineering processes, tools, or standard solutions
Manage time and priorities effectively to meet project schedules and commitments
Build and maintain strong customer relationships through consistent communication and technical expertise
Monitor project financial performance and support cost and schedule control efforts
Share technical knowledge and provide mentoring support to early career engineers on the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in Controls engineering within renewable energy, power generation, or a closely related industrial or automation environment
Willingness and ability to travel up to 15% domestically
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

controls engineeringrenewable power control applicationssolar energybattery energy storagewind generationelectronic databasescommunication protocolsdatalinksengineering planstechnical documentation

Soft Skills

time managementprioritizationcustomer relationship managementcommunicationtechnical expertisementoringproblem-solvingcollaborationprocess improvementproject management

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering