Engineering Project Manager - Renewables

City of Shakopee, MN; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Job summary

Emerson, based in Cranberry Township, PA, is seeking a Project Management professional to lead full lifecycle renewable energy projects across hydro, solar, battery, and wind. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that optimize power generation facilities.

You will manage project planning, procurement, commissioning, and warranty support, driving on-time, on-budget outcomes while advancing Emerson's renewable energy business.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical project management experience
• Ability to travel up to 20%
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided
• Strong autonomous work ethic and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, resources, and budgets
• Establish clear project expectations with stakeholders
• Coordinate and oversee engineering, electrical, mechanical, and subcontractors
• Manage project documentation: contracts, change orders, proposals, compliance records
• Identify and manage project risks with technical teams for mitigation
• Address scope changes and facilitate discussions for project success
• Build customer and stakeholder relationships through proactive communication
• Manage multiple projects and priorities with high quality execution
• Lead pre-bid meetings, site visits, kickoff meetings, and reviews
• Partner with Sales to support proposal development and opportunities
• Share lessons learned to improve execution practices

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Collaboration

Organization & planning

Travel readiness

Self-directed leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Business

Tools

Proposal development tools

Job description

If you are a Project Management professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. Based in our Cranberry Township, PA office, you will lead and manage the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects across hydro, solar, battery, and wind applications.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver innovative solutions that help power generation facilities operate at peak performance. From project planning and procurement through commissioning, closeout, and warranty support, you will play a key role in driving successful project outcomes while contributing to the growth of Emerson's renewable energy business.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and budgets to ensure successful project delivery.
• Establish clear project expectations and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Coordinate and oversee the activities of engineering, electrical, mechanical, and specialty subcontractors.
• Manage project documentation, including contracts, change orders, proposals, correspondence, compliance records, and project archives.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks while collaborating with technical teams to develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Anticipate and address scope changes, facilitating productive discussions and negotiations to support project success.
• Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships through proactive communication and responsiveness.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of quality and execution.
• Lead pre-bid meetings, site visits, project kickoff meetings, and project review sessions.
• Partner with Sales and other business teams to support proposal development and guide opportunities through the bidding process.
• Share lessons learned and provide recommendations that continuously improve project execution practices.

Who You Are:

You anticipate customer needs and provide services that are beyond customer expectations. You lay out a thorough schedule and list steps for achieving objectives. You actively listen and check for understanding.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Business, other technical discipline or equivalent
• 3+ years of technical project management experience
• Strong autonomous work ethic combined with self-directed leadership skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Comprehensive understanding of standard proposal development tools and processes
• Able to travel up to 20%
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
  

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experiencewith Control Systems or Power generation industry
  

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.

Learn more about our Culture & Values.

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