Senior Controls Engineer – Water Projects

Emerson

Controls Engineering professional delivering automation and control solutions for water and power infrastructures across North America. Leading engineering efforts to improve reliability and sustainability in essential projects.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeDetroit • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead application design and engineering execution for water and power automation projects
Develop, manage, and track project engineering plans to ensure on-time delivery of requirements
Estimate, plan, and communicate project resource needs proactively
Provide technical leadership and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver customer-focused solutions
Apply Emerson engineering procedures and support quality and safety objectives
Engage directly with customers on technical and commercial topics while building trusted relationships
Partner with the Emerson Operations Group to support hardware design, procurement, and project progress
Monitor customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle and deliver consistent, high-quality results
Optimize the use of global engineering resources to support departmental goals
Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and implement continuous improvements
Monitor project financial performance in alignment with department objectives
Mentor and support the development of fellow engineers and contribute to strong, collaborative teams
Provide technical support for project pursuits, marketing efforts, and lifecycle services as needed
Participate in domain expert teams to advance technical knowledge and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, technical discipline, or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in water or wastewater industry
Experience designing, implementing, or supporting control systems using Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary project teams involving engineering, project management, and field service
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and develop practical solutions
Proficiency with standard engineering tools, documentation practices, and project tracking methods
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%
Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements

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

control systemsDistributed Control Systems (DCS)Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)engineering designproject managementtechnical leadershipengineering proceduresquality objectivessafety objectivescontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationcustomer relationship buildingmentoringteamworkanalytical skillsresource managementproactive planningcustomer satisfaction monitoring

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering