Automation Project Engineer — Power & Water Solutions

City of Shakopee, MN; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking experienced Project Engineers to join our Power & Water Solutions business, supporting North American projects. This role is located at our Pittsburgh, PA campus.

You will contribute to delivering automation and control solutions across power generation and water infrastructure, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and customers. The position emphasizes modern software/hardware platforms, testing, configuration, and ongoing improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a technical related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an automation, technical, or project-engineering 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 or 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

Collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

Automation platforms

Industrial software

Job description

Emerson is seeking experienced Project Engineers to join our Power & Water Solutions business, supporting North American projects. This role is located at our Pittsburgh, PA campus.

You will contribute to delivering automation and control solutions across power generation and water infrastructure, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and customers. The position emphasizes modern software/hardware platforms, testing, configuration, and ongoing improvement in a dynamic environment.