Lead Engineer – DCS

Emerson

Lead Engineer delivering technical leadership for DCS based control system execution at power generation projects. Requires strong power plant process expertise and automation project execution skills.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeNoida • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understanding of Project Specification, scope of work, etc.
Understanding of control narratives, P&IDs, SAMA, Interlock and Cause & Effect charts
Solid understanding of control & operation of major power plant systems, including:
Boiler, Turbine
HRSG, Balance of Plant (BOP)
Feedwater, condensate, and cooling water systems
Fuel handling systems (coal, gas, oil)
Electrical auxiliaries and protection interfaces
Lead project execution through all lifecycle stages:
Detailed project controls, graphics and database engineering
Design reviews
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Commissioning and start‑up support
Ensure engineering quality, schedule adherence, compliance with project standards, and quality ISO compliance
Plan, conduct, and lead Design Review Meetings (DRMs) with internal teams, customers, EPCs, and OEMs
Present control design, logic philosophy, graphics, database, and system architecture during DRMs
Prepare FAT plans, test scopes, and commissioning procedures in line with project requirements
Lead and coordinate customer FATs, ensuring closure of comments and variances
Prepare FAT/SAT procedures and test documentation
Prepare commissioning procedures, startup sequences, and testing guidelines
Provide on‑site technical leadership during commissioning and plant startup
Troubleshoot complex control, logic, and integration issues during startup and performance testing
Lead coordination with project managers, engineering teams, customers, and vendors
Support project planning and milestone tracking
Mentor junior engineers and review their technical deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 years bachelor’s degree in ECE, EEE, I&C, E&I
8+ years of experience in automation project execution for power plants
Strong power plant process knowledge (thermal or combined‑cycle)
Prior experience as Lead Engineer / Technical Lead
Proven experience leading - Design reviews, FAT execution, Commissioning activities
Strong end‑to‑end DCS/PLC project lifecycle exposure
Understanding of industrial communication protocols
Willingness to travel for DRM, FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities

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

DCSPLCproject executioncontrol narrativesP&IDsSAMAinterlock chartscause & effect chartscommissioning procedurestroubleshooting

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationproject planningteam coordinationpresentation skillsproblem-solvingschedule adherencequality assurancecustomer engagement

Certifications

bachelor’s degree in ECEbachelor’s degree in EEEbachelor’s degree in I&Cbachelor’s degree in E&I