Project Engineer – Power & Water Solutions

Emerson

Project Engineer delivering customized automation and control solutions in the Power & Water Solutions business for North American projects. Collaborating with teams and applying engineering principles for various projects.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the execution of automation and control system projects across power generation and water/wastewater applications
Collaborate with project teams, engineering peers, and cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality technical solutions
Apply engineering principles to support system design, configuration, testing, and implementation activities
Support project lifecycle activities, including documentation, reviews, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts
Participate in knowledge sharing, process improvement initiatives, and technical collaboration across North American teams
Adapt to different project environments and business needs as part of a flexible, growth-oriented project organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a technical related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
A minimum of 3 years of experience in an automtion, technical, or project-engineering based role
Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals, system design concepts, and structured problem-solving approaches
Experience contributing to projects in industrial, infrastructure, energy, or technology-driven environments
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines
Legal authorization to work in the United States, Sponsorship will not be provided now and 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
Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

automationcontrol systemssystem designconfigurationtestingimplementationtroubleshootingprocess improvementstructured problem-solvingengineering fundamentals

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationflexibilityadaptabilityteamworktechnical collaborationknowledge sharingcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringBachelor’s degree in computer sciencetechnical related field