Senior Hydro Controls Engineer

Emerson

Senior Controls Engineer developing control systems solutions for hydroelectric power plants. Focusing on modernization of existing facilities and delivering comprehensive turnkey projects.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeCranberry Township • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead engineering efforts for retrofit and modernization projects within the North American hydroelectric power industry
Design and develop turbine governor systems and plant control solutions for hydroelectric facilities
Interpret customer and industry technical specifications to create mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical control system designs
Develop and adapt control logic using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and functional flow diagrams
Apply electrical and hydraulic schematics to ensure accurate, safe, and effective system integration
Configure and customize PLC and HMI software to meet project-specific operational requirements
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and commission control systems at customer sites
Develop control narratives, functional descriptions, and hardware and software test procedures
Serve as a technical subject matter expert for hydro control systems, plant operations, and customer engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
7+ years of experience in controls and automation.
Hands-on experience with design and commissioning of control systems for hydro power plants and turbine governor systems.
Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming/configuration (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider) and/or DCS systems.
Knowledge of communication networks such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and DNP3.
Ability to serve as the primary technical contact for customers.
Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically to support projects.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, competitive benefits plans
Medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
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

Ladder LogicStructured Textcontrol system designPLC programmingHMI programmingDCS systemshydraulic schematicselectrical schematicscontrol logic developmentFactory Acceptance Testing

Soft Skills

customer engagementtechnical subject matter expertisecommunication skillsproblem-solvingteam collaborationproject managementadaptabilityleadershiporganizational skillstechnical contact

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering