Engineering Project Manager - Water Solutions

City of Shakopee, MN; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The City of Shakopee, MN is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead automation and controls projects in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves managing project scope, schedule, and budget while engaging with customers to deliver reliable solutions.

Ideal candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, along with 5+ years of project management experience. A collaborative approach and strong communication skills are essential for success in this position. The company offers a supportive workplace with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working in automation, controls, or engineering project environments.
• Ability to travel up to 20% based on project needs.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and controls projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resources to support successful delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Automation and controls expertise

Strong communication skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or equivalent

Job description

If you are an engineering professional looking to grow your impact, we have an exciting opportunity with our Power & Water Solutions business supporting Water Solutions projects based in Pittsburgh, PA. As an Engineering Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the execution of automation and controls projects serving the domestic water and wastewater industries. You will work closely with customers and internal teams to deliver reliable, high quality solutions that support critical infrastructure.

Our Power & Water Solutions business provides automation and control solutions for power generation and water and wastewater treatment facilities across North America. We focus on modernizing existing control systems to improve safety, sustainability, and long term performance.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead automation and controls projects from kickoff through closeout
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resources to support successful delivery
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate with internal engineering, field, and commercial teams to meet project objectives
• Track project progress and communicate status, risks, and changes clearly
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, safety standards, and Emerson quality procedures
• Support continuous improvement efforts and identify opportunities for follow‑on work

Who You Are:

You build strong relationships by collaborating openly and delivering on commitments. You anticipate challenges, evaluate options, and take thoughtful action to keep work moving forward. You understand how individual project decisions connect to broader business goals and partner effectively with others to achieve shared outcomes.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, technical discipline, or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working in an automation, controls, or engineering project environment
• 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 automation projects in water/wastewater, power generation, or related industries
• Exposure to a variety of control systems, instrumentation, or equipment manufacturers

Benefits:

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.