Associate Field Engineer - ControlWave SCADA

City of Shakopee, MN; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Miami, FL is seeking a Field Engineer to support Power & Water Solutions. You’ll work on-site at the Miami office, support PLCs/DCS, and travel to customer sites up to 70-80% to install, start-up, and maintain distributed control systems.

You bring a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience), experience with ControlWave SCADA, solid networking knowledge, and a readiness to mentor customer personnel while ensuring safety and quality on every project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or a related technical field, or equivalent field engineer experience.
• Experience with ControlWave SCADA.
• Understanding of basic networking and hardware troubleshooting.
• Willingness to travel up to 70-80% including weekends/overnights.
• Valid US driver's license and legal work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• On-site instruction of customer personnel, writing/modifying maintenance procedures, quality control tests, and providing reports.
• Direct the efforts of personnel installing control systems and related equipment.
• Provide engineering advisory assistance to the customer and internal stakeholders.
• Cultivate relationships with internal project teams, customer project teams, and contractors.
• Apply troubleshooting, problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills.

Skills

ControlWave SCADA

Networking basics

Hardware troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

At Emerson, we help customers in the world’s most crucial industries tackle the challenges of modern life. Be a part of a team that drives innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. The Power & Water Solutions business focuses on upgrading existing power plant systems with industry leading automation controls and instrumentation to promote sustainability and longevity of our North American power grid.

If you are a Field Engineer looking for growth and professional development, we have a great opportunity for you! Based out of our Miami, FL office we provide expert support for PLCs and/or DCS systems. You will be on a team of customer support engineers who analyze, and address problems associated with the installation, start-up, and operation of sophisticated distributed control systems and sub-systems at customer locations.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Perform a variety of related functions such as: on-side instruction of customer personnel, writing and modifying maintenance procedures, quality control tests and/or product evaluation, provide complete and timely reports on all activities with an emphasis on defining problems encountered.
• Direct the efforts of personnel engaged in installation of control systems, sub-systems, equipment, or their routine modification/repair.
• Provide direct engineering advisory assistance to the customer, and liaison within the company, on issues dealing with the equipment or related matters.
• Cultivate relationships with internal project teams, customer project teams, and contractors.
• Apply troubleshooting, problem-solving, decision-making, and planning skills.

Who You Are:

You understand the importance and interdependence of internal customer relationships. Show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are outstanding at spotting and seizing opportunities and acquire data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or a similar technical curriculum, or relevant field engineer experience in lieu of education.
• Experience with ControlWave SCADA
• Understanding of basic networking and computer assembly/troubleshooting experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 70-80% to meet business needs. This includes some weekends and overnight stays of 1-3 weeks at a time. The travel requirement will mostly be seasonal, more during the spring and fall outage season.
• Ability to adhere to Emerson's vehicle policy and possess a valid US driver's license.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience with DCS/PLC controls
• Experience with Ovation
• Experience in the power and water/wastewater treatment industries

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.

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.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

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!

Job Info

• Job Identification 26010991
• Job Function Field Service
• Posting Date 09/16/2026, 06:23 PM
• Job Schedule Full time

13200 South West 128th Street , Miami, FL, 33186, US