Instrumentation Project Lead Engineer

City of Shakopee, MN; Fatih; On-site; TRY 3,181,818 - 4,090,909; Full time

Job summary

The City of Shakopee, MN is looking for a Project Lead Engineer to manage Measurement Solutions projects in Turkey. This role is pivotal in creating proposals and ensuring successful project execution, requiring strong technical expertise and leadership skills.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree and at least 5 years' experience in process automation, with fluency in English and Turkish. The position emphasizes collaboration with teams and maintaining compliance in project deliverables.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in process automation industry.
• Proven experience in direct client interaction and expectation management.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of project proposals for Measurement Solutions.
• Act as the main contact for local sales team.
• Collaborate with product specialists to develop technical solutions.
• Conduct risk and opportunity assessments.
• Support the Project Manager during execution.

Skills

Strong technical expertise in instrumentation

Experience in process automation

Proficiency in English and Turkish

Client interaction and expectation management

Leadership skills

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

The Project Lead Engineer plays a pivotal role in securing and delivering successful Measurement Solutions projects in Turkey, serving as the trusted partner of the project pursuit leader / EPC Account Manager. This role is accountable for creating winning proposals on large project pursuits and ensuring flawless technical execution during delivery. It involves aligning customer requirements with optimal solutions, applying the right product tiering for profitability, and engaging with supply chain and third-party suppliers for the best price positioning. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in instrumentation with commercial foresight, leadership skills, and the ability to inspire a team of project engineers to deliver value at every stage.

Engineer proficient in achieving goals, securing bids, encouraging connections, guiding projects to successful outcomes needed.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead the creation of project proposals for Measurement Solutions in collaboration with the project pursuit leader, ensuring competitive and winning bids;
• Act as the main contact for the local sales team on quotation requests to the PMO team;
• Apply tiered product offerings to enhance pricing, minimize discounting, and improve profitability;
• Collaborate with product specialists, supply chain, and the ETO team to develop compliant, cost-effective technical and commercial solutions;
• Ensure compliance of user documentation while maintaining minimal cost;
• Conduct risk and opportunity assessments and prepare clear proposal summaries for commercial approvals;
• Support the Project Manager during execution, taking full technical responsibility for the delivered solution;
• Ensure timely processing of orders and delivery of documentation, attending customer meetings or inspections when needed;
• Increase project scope and profitability where possible;
• Lead and mentor project engineers, fostering technical excellence and teamwork;
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the complete instrumentation portfolio.

Who You Are:

You are a strategic and hands‑on engineer who can balance technical leadership with commercial decision‑making. You thrive in complex, high‑stakes environments, enjoy leading multi‑functional teams, and excel in building trust with both internal and external partners. Your ability to see the big picture while managing details ensures both competitive bids and successful project delivery.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• A relevant engineering degree;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the process automation industry (field instrumentation);
• Strong technical expertise in instrumentation;
• Proven experience in direct client interaction and expectation management;
• Willingness and ability to travel as required;
• Proficiency in English and Turkish;

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Demonstrated experience leading technical proposal teams for large projects;
• Familiarity with EPC project cycles and contract negotiation;
• Proficiency with financial impact analysis in a project context;
• Experience coordinating with multi‑disciplinary teams across geographies.

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.