Project Engineer

Emerson; Porsgrunn; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Porsgrunn is seeking a Project Engineer to drive technical execution from FEED through delivery. You will interpret customer instrumentation requirements, develop solutions, prepare proposals, and coordinate with customers, sales, and project teams to ensure compliant, high-quality instrumentation projects.

Key responsibilities include leading engineering deliverables, reviewing specifications and P&IDs, optimizing scope and profitability, and ensuring adherence to Emerson standards

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience in process automation, instrumentation, control systems, or related industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation technologies and the ability to interpret P&IDs, customer specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Experience working directly with customers and delivering solutions within project-based environments.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with a commitment to safety, ethics, and quality.
• English proficiency; Norwegian is desired as well.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of assigned projects from concept to delivery, owning engineering deliverables and decisions.
• Collaborate with customers, sales, project managers, and internal teams to develop compliant, high-quality instrumentation solutions.
• Prepare and support technical proposals, including instrument selection, sizing, and engineering documentation.
• Identify opportunities to optimize project scope, profitability, and customer value.
• Ensure activities align with Emerson trade compliance, quality and project management standards.
• Apply project management methodologies and attend customer/plant meetings as required.
• Support the Project Manager and execution team in managing contractual obligations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in internal project meetings to ensure customer requirements are communicated and understood by all partners.

Skills

Engineering degree

Process automation

Instrumentation

Customer interactions

English proficiency

Norwegian awareness

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for a Project Engineer to join our team in Porsgrunn.

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for understanding customer instrumentation requirements, developing technical solutions and proposals, and supporting projects from FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) through execution and final delivery. You will act as the primary technical contact within assigned projects, working closely with customers, sales teams, project managers, and engineering colleagues to ensure successful project outcomes while maximizing customer value and business growth.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead the technical execution of assigned projects, taking ownership of engineering deliverables, technical decisions, and customer requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

• Partner with customers, sales teams, project managers, and internal stakeholders to develop compliant, high-quality instrumentation solutions that meet project objectives, schedules, and contractual requirements.

• Prepare and support technical proposals, including instrument selection and sizing, review of customer specifications and P&IDs, and development of engineering documentation.

• Identify opportunities to optimize project scope, profitability, and customer value while supporting the execution of instrumentation and automation projects across Emerson’s portfolio.

• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with Emerson's trade compliance, ethical business, quality, and project management standards while promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration across local and global teams.

• Apply Project Management project methodology and standards to all projects, attend customer/plant meetings when required

• Support the Project Manager and implementation team in managing all contractual obligations throughout the complete project cycle, interface with all key stakeholders, building business partnerships with personnel in the customer project team

• Attend internal project execution meetings to ensure customer requirements are disseminated and clearly understood by all supporting groups, ensure relevant project technical knowledge is transferred to all internal partners, locally and globally, to successfully deliver the overall project to the customer

Who You Are:

You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You communicate effectively across a variety of audiences and situations, ensuring information is shared clearly and appropriately. You gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and consistently focus on delivering high-quality results for customers and colleagues.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• An Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.

• Experience in process automation, instrumentation, control systems, or related industrial environments.

• Strong knowledge of instrumentation technologies and the ability to interpret P&IDs, customer specifications, and engineering documentation.

• Experience working directly with customers, managing technical discussions, and delivering solutions within project-based environments.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, combined with a commitment to safety, ethics, and quality.

• English Proficiency, Norwegian is desired as well.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience with field instrumentation and process control environments.

• Knowledge of Emerson or similar instrumentation solutions and the wider process automation industry.

• Experience supporting projects from FEED through commissioning and final delivery.

• Familiarity with project execution methodologies and customer-facing engineering roles within process industries.

• Familiarity with ERP systems

• Norwegian proficiency

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.

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Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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