Engineering Project Manager - Remote Operation Center Projects

City of Shakopee, MN; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits plans

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The City of Shakopee, MN is seeking a Project Management Professional to manage Remote Operations Center projects based in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, you will coordinate efforts between diverse teams to deliver high-quality solutions for water and power infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, at least 5 years of experience in project management, and a solid understanding of remote monitoring initiatives. Emerson offers a culture of empowerment with competitive benefits and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing projects in automation or engineering environments.
• Ability to travel up to 20% based on project needs.
• Experience with remote monitoring or centralized control environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Remote Operations Center projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Serve as primary contact for customers during the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

If you are a project management professional looking to grow your impact, we have an exciting opportunity with our Power & Water Solutions business supporting Remote Operations Center (ROC) projects based in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, you will manage the execution of projects that enable secure, reliable remote monitoring and operational support for critical water, wastewater, and power infrastructure. You will partner closely with customers and cross functional teams to deliver high quality solutions that improve system visibility, performance, and long term reliability.

Our Power & Water Solutions business provides automation, controls, and digital solutions for power generation and water and wastewater facilities across North America. We focus on modernizing systems to enhance safety, sustainability, operational efficiency, and resilience.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead Remote Operations Center projects from kickoff through closeout, ensuring successful delivery
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resources across multiple workstreams
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate with internal engineering, ROC operations, field service, and commercial teams to meet project objectives
• Track project progress and communicate status, risks, and changes clearly to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, safety standards, cybersecurity expectations, and Emerson quality procedures
• Support continuous improvement efforts and identify opportunities for follow on work or service expansion

Who You Are:

You build trust through collaboration and follow through, working effectively with diverse teams and customers. You anticipate challenges, assess risks, and take thoughtful action to keep projects moving forward. You understand how project decisions connect to operational outcomes and broader business goals, and you adapt your approach to deliver value in complex, customer focused environments.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, technical discipline, or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing projects in an automation, controls, or engineering environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Power & Water Solutions industry and customer operational needs
• Experience supporting projects involving remote monitoring, operations, or centralized control environments
• Ability to travel up to 20% based on project needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative, self directed approach to managing multiple priorities
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
• Experience supporting Remote Operations Center or similar digital operations initiatives
• Knowledge of Emerson Ovation™ systems and overall control system architecture
• Experience with water/wastewater, power generation, or other critical infrastructure industries
• Exposure to multiple control systems, instrumentation platforms, or automation technologies

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.