Senior Hydro Controls Engineer

Emerson

Advanced Senior Controls Engineer responsible for delivering control system solutions for hydroelectric power plants. Involves project management, engineering design, testing, and commissioning.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeBlue Bell • California, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $128,700 - $167,300 per yearWebsite

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance plans
Dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition programs
Flexible time off plans
Paid parental leave
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 expertisecommunicationproblem-solvingteam collaborationproject managementadaptabilityattention to detailleadershiptechnical support

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringengineering license