Lead Hydro Controls Engineer for Modernization Projects

Socket.dev; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 129,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an experienced Advanced Senior Controls Engineer – Hydro to join the Hydro Controls Engineering team within Power and Water Solutions. You will deliver engineered control solutions for hydroelectric plants across North America, including retrofit projects, turbine governor systems, and plant controls integration.

You will lead design, development, testing, and on-site commissioning, applying PLC/HMI programming and control narratives while collaborating with customers to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in controls and automation.
• Hands-on experience with design and commissioning of control systems for hydro power plants and turbine governor systems.
• Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming/configuration (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider) and/or DCS systems.
• Knowledge of communication networks such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and DNP3.
• 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 engineering

PLC programming

HMI programming

Systems integration

Field commissioning

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Schneider

DCS systems

Job description

Emerson is seeking an experienced Advanced Senior Controls Engineer – Hydro to join the Hydro Controls Engineering team within Power and Water Solutions. You will deliver engineered control solutions for hydroelectric plants across North America, including retrofit projects, turbine governor systems, and plant controls integration.

You will lead design, development, testing, and on-site commissioning, applying PLC/HMI programming and control narratives while collaborating with customers to