Emerson

Engineering Project Site Manager

Emerson

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Cranberry Township • Illinois • New Jersey • United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $128,700 per year

About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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