Engineering Project Site Manager

Emerson

Engineering Project Site Manager overseeing outage execution for DCS retrofit projects across thermal and renewable power applications. Joining Emerson’s Power & Water Solutions business and collaborating with a diverse team.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeCranberry Township • Illinois, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $128,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and implement outage plans for installation and commissioning of control system retrofit projects with a strong focus on safety.
Coordinate on‑site activities during outages, including demolition, installation, loop checks, functional testing, startup, and tuning.
Bring subcontractors, craft labor, and Emerson team members together by providing clear, steady direction and ensuring alignment on scope and daily goals.
Serve as the primary on‑site customer contact, facilitating communication between internal teams and external stakeholders.
Manage outage schedules, resources, and work sequencing to help reduce financial impacts and maintain overall project performance.
Prepare daily status reports, monitor progress, and create action plans to keep work moving smoothly.
Identify and resolve issues quickly to keep projects on track and maintain a strong customer experience.
When not actively supporting outages, assist with contractor walkdowns, Scope of Work development, cost estimating, proposal inputs, documentation preparation, pre‑outage planning, and subcontractor relationship building.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar STEM degree
Minimum 5 years of related experience
Experience in power generation or related industry
Proven success working in electrical construction, engineering, or project management roles
Knowledge of power generation or related industrial environments
Ability to travel to customer power plants approximately 50–60% of the time
Ability to work in industrial settings, including standing, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, and occasionally lifting or carrying 25–40 pounds
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance plans, including dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition programs
Flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
Vacation and holiday leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementelectrical constructionengineeringpower generationinstallationcommissioningloop checksfunctional testingcost estimatingdocumentation preparation

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipproblem-solvingteam coordinationcustomer experience managementdirection providingresource managementschedulingaction planningissue resolution

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringSTEM degree