Electrical Engineer: Install & Modernize Power Controls

Emerson; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an Electrical Engineer for our Thermal Power Solutions team in Cranberry Township, PA. You will lead modernizing control systems for power generation and renewable facilities across North America, collaborating with customers and engineers to deliver reliable, efficient solutions from concept through commissioning.

You will design electrical control solutions, develop schematics, perform field assessments, and guide installation with contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Experience in electrical design and migration.
• Knowledge of instrumentation signal varieties and field wiring.
• Experience with electrical hardware selection and layout.
• AutoCAD or similar experience and expertise.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control system solutions that enhance reliability, safety, and performance.
• Create and revise electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and installation design packages for large-scale automation projects.
• Perform field assessments, wire audits, and system verification activities for retrofit and modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop control system architectures and I/O designs.
• Support customer installations through startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for contractors during project installation.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining customer relationships and delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
• Partner with engineering, project management, manufacturing, and service teams for successful outcomes.

Skills

Electrical design

Field wiring

Equipment selection

AutoCAD

Travel up to 30%

Customer collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ovation

WDPF

PLC

AutoCAD

Job description

Emerson is seeking an Electrical Engineer for our Thermal Power Solutions team in Cranberry Township, PA. You will lead modernizing control systems for power generation and renewable facilities across North America, collaborating with customers and engineers to deliver reliable, efficient solutions from concept through commissioning.

You will design electrical control solutions, develop schematics, perform field assessments, and guide installation with contractors.