Engineering Project Manager – Water Solutions

Emerson

Engineering Project Manager overseeing automation and controls projects in Water Solutions based in Pittsburgh, PA. Collaborating with internal teams and customers to ensure project success.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

If you are an engineering professional looking to grow your impact, we have an exciting opportunity with our **Power & Water Solutions** business supporting **Water Solutions projects based in Pittsburgh, PA**. As an **Engineering Project Manager**, you will be responsible for leading the execution of automation and controls projects serving the domestic water and wastewater industries. You will work closely with customers and internal teams to deliver reliable, high quality solutions that support critical infrastructure.**
Our Power & Water Solutions business provides automation and control solutions for power generation and water and wastewater treatment facilities across North America. We focus on modernizing existing control systems to improve safety, sustainability, and long term performance**
**In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:**
- Lead automation and controls projects from kickoff through closeout
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resources to support successful delivery
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
- Coordinate with internal engineering, field, and commercial teams to meet project objectives
- Track project progress and communicate status, risks, and changes clearly
- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, safety standards, and Emerson quality procedures
- Support continuous improvement efforts and identify opportunities for follow on work
- Lead automation and controls projects from kickoff through closeout
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resources to support successful delivery
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
- Coordinate with internal engineering, field, and commercial teams to meet project objectives
- Track project progress and communicate status, risks, and changes clearly
- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, safety standards, and Emerson quality procedures
- Support continuous improvement efforts and identify opportunities for follow‑on work
**Who You Are:**
You build strong relationships by collaborating openly and delivering on commitments. You anticipate challenges, evaluate options, and take thoughtful action to keep work moving forward. You understand how individual project decisions connect to broader business goals and partner effectively with others to achieve shared outcomes.
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**For This Role, You Will Need:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or another technical discipline
- A minimum of 5 years of experience working in an automation, controls, or engineering project environment
- Ability to travel up to 20% based on project needs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A collaborative, self directed approach to managing multiple priorities
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship****
**Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
- Experience supporting automation projects in water/wastewater, power generation, or related industries
- Exposure to a variety of control systems, instrumentation, or equipment manufacturers
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**Our Culture & Commitment to You:**
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or another technical discipline
A minimum of 5 years of experience working in an automation, controls, or engineering project environment
Ability to travel up to 20% based on project needs
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A collaborative, self directed approach to managing multiple priorities
Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible time off plans
Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
Vacation and holiday leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

automationcontrolsengineering project managementproject scope managementproject schedule managementproject budget managementproject resource managementcontrol systemsinstrumentationwater/wastewater treatment

Soft Skills

strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationcollaborative approachself-directedability to manage multiple prioritiesrelationship buildingproblem-solvingrisk managementstatus communicationcontinuous improvement