Field Service Engineer, Power & Water (Early Career)

Emerson; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson's Power & Water Solutions is seeking an Early Career Field Service Engineer to work from Charlotte, NC or other regional offices. You will travel to customer sites to install, start up, commission, and maintain advanced automation and control systems across North America.

You will gain hands-on field experience, work with experienced engineers, and help deliver reliable power and clean water to communities while benefiting from structured training, mentorship, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Solid knowledge of engineering fundamentals and problem-solving methods.
• Strong analytical thinking and troubleshooting mindset.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; willing to travel up to 80%.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, startup, commissioning, and maintenance at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and deliver effective solutions with customers.
• Learn industry technologies through hands-on field experience and mentorship.
• Assist with system testing, QA activities, and performance evaluations.
• Provide on-site and remote support during project implementation and upgrades.
• Participate in customer training sessions and FATs.
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and customers for project execution.
• Develop strong technical, problem-solving, and customer relationships.
• Contribute to improving operational procedures and field documentation.
• Build deep understanding of critical infrastructure systems supporting power and water.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Curiosity and learning

Communication and collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Emerson's Power & Water Solutions is seeking an Early Career Field Service Engineer to work from Charlotte, NC or other regional offices. You will travel to customer sites to install, start up, commission, and maintain advanced automation and control systems across North America.

You will gain hands-on field experience, work with experienced engineers, and help deliver reliable power and clean water to communities while benefiting from structured training, mentorship, and growth opportunities.