Controls Engineer - Steam Turbine

Emerson Electric; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the power generation industry seeks an engineering professional to join their Turbine Solutions group. The role involves designing control strategies for steam turbines, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing technical support. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience in controls and automation.

Benefits

Flexible time off plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in controls and automation.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to travel up to 30% for projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to design control strategies for steam turbines.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests to validate governor functionality.
• Provide technical support to Field Service teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Technical Support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Computer Aided Design software

Job description

If you are an engineering professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a critical industry, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Power & Water Solutions is an industry leading controls automation company that provides applications in the renewable (solar, hydro, wind), fossil (natural gas and coal) power generation, and water treatment plant sectors.

Based in our Cranberry Township, PAlocation, you will be part of the Turbine Solutions group, using our Ovation control system software and databases to build customized steam turbine control logic solutions for our customers in the power generation industry. Join our dynamic team and leverage your expertise to tackle challenging projects that shape the future, drive innovation, and deliver solutions where they’re needed most!

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Collaborating with a team of Turbine Controls engineers to design and implement control strategies for steam turbines from various manufacturers
• Serving as the technical lead for the turbine governor scope on multidisciplinary projects
• Developing control narratives based on governor logic
• Creating detailed commissioning plans to guide field personnel through steam turbine start-up procedures
• Leading Factory Acceptance Tests with end users to demonstrate and validate governor functionality
• Coordinating with other engineering teams—including Generator Excitation, Mechanical Retrofits, Installation Design, Combustion Turbine Controls, Vibration Monitoring, and Field Service—to deliver integrated, customer-focused solutions
• Providing technical support to Field Service teams to ensure successful turbine commissioning
• Interpreting control logic from multiple turbine control vendors and integrating optimized strategies within Ovation control systems
• Reading and understanding electrical and hydraulic schematics, wiring diagrams, fabrication drawings, and mechanical blueprints

Who You Are:

• You develop and project a can-do attitude. You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You build customer relationships.

For this Role You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent
• 2+ years of relevant experience (in controls and automation)
• Proficiency in computer aided design software
• A strong desire and curiosity to understand the way things work
• Strong, quick, and creative troubleshooting skills in a technical and mechanical setting
• Ability to travel up to 30% to support projects (domestic and possibly some international)
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• 5+ years experience with controls and automation, preferably with steam turbines
• Experience as a Controls Engineer, working with PLC’s and/or DCS, Ovation preferred

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.

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