Hydro Controls Lead: Retrofit & Commissioning

Emerson; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson's Hydro Controls Engineering team in North America is seeking an Advanced Senior Controls Engineer to lead retrofit and modernization projects at hydroelectric plants. You will design turbine governor systems, implement PLC/HMI solutions, and ensure system integration from design through on-site commissioning.

The role requires 7+ years in controls and automation, a engineering degree, and the ability to travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in controls and automation.
• Hands-on design and commissioning experience for hydro power plant control systems.
• Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider) and/or DCS systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically to support projects.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts for retrofit and modernization projects within the North American hydroelectric power industry.
• Design and develop turbine governor systems and plant control solutions for hydroelectric facilities.
• Interpret customer and industry technical specifications to create mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical control system designs.
• Develop and adapt control logic using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and functional flow diagrams.
• Apply electrical and hydraulic schematics to ensure accurate, safe, and effective system integration.
• Configure and customize PLC and HMI software to meet project-specific operational requirements.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and commission control systems at customer sites.
• Develop control narratives, functional descriptions, and hardware and software test procedures.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for hydro control systems, plant operations, and customer engagement.

Skills

Controls & automation

PLC programming

HMI programming

Travel up to 30%

Customer liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Schneider

DCS systems

Job description

Emerson's Hydro Controls Engineering team in North America is seeking an Advanced Senior Controls Engineer to lead retrofit and modernization projects at hydroelectric plants. You will design turbine governor systems, implement PLC/HMI solutions, and ensure system integration from design through on-site commissioning.

The role requires 7+ years in controls and automation, a engineering degree, and the ability to travel up to 30%.