Automation Project Engineer - Power & Water

Emerson; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking experienced Project Engineers to join our Power & Water Solutions team on our Cranberry Woods Campus in Pittsburgh, PA. You will contribute to automation and control projects across North American facilities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions.

You will apply engineering principles to system design, testing, and implementation while supporting project lifecycle activities and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a technical related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an automation, technical, or project-engineering based role
• Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals, system design concepts, and structured problem-solving approaches
• Experience contributing to projects in industrial, infrastructure, energy, or technology-driven environments
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, Sponsorship will not be provided now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the execution of automation and control system projects across power generation and water/wastewater applications
• Collaborate with project teams, engineering peers, and cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality technical solutions
• Apply engineering principles to support system design, configuration, testing, and implementation activities
• Support project lifecycle activities, including documentation, reviews, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts
• Participate in knowledge sharing, process improvement initiatives, and technical collaboration across North American teams
• Adapt to different project environments and business needs as part of a flexible, growth-oriented project organization

Skills

Automation experience

Project engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

System design

Problem solving

Communication

Virtualization

Remote support tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Ovation platform

Virtualization

Remote support tools

Job description

Emerson is seeking experienced Project Engineers to join our Power & Water Solutions team on our Cranberry Woods Campus in Pittsburgh, PA. You will contribute to automation and control projects across North American facilities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions.

You will apply engineering principles to system design, testing, and implementation while supporting project lifecycle activities and continuous improvement.