Project and Commissioning Engineer - Renewables

City of Shakopee, MN; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson’s Power & Water Solutions team in Cranberry Township, PA is seeking a Project & Commissioning Engineer to lead project engineering and commissioning for Distributed Control System projects in the Renewables sector. You will partner with customers and internal teams to deliver best-in-class DCS solutions across North America.

Responsibilities include managing commissioning plans, coordinating installation and startup activities, and providing technical engineering support while traveling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a similar technical curriculum, or significant relevant experience in lieu of education.
• 2+ years of related experience in an engineering environment.
• Ability to work in both office and field settings, depending on project execution phase.
• Ability to travel up to 20% in North America.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering design, execution, and commissioning of renewable energy and Battery Energy Storage System projects.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource for customers by providing engineering expertise and facilitating communication between customer teams and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate and support installation, startup, testing, and commissioning activities for control systems and associated equipment.
• Develop, maintain, and track project schedules and commissioning plans to support successful project delivery.
• Communicate project status, priorities, risks, and resource requirements to stakeholders in a timely and proactive manner.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to optimize resources and support project objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, execution efficiency, and knowledge sharing across projects.
• Partner with customers, architectural and engineering firms, contractors, and internal teams to develop solutions addressing customer challenges.
• Contribute to development, review, and enhancement of operational and field documentation based on project experience and lessons learned.
• Support a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and customer success throughout project execution.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Ovation DCS

Job description

If you are an Engineering professional looking for an opportunity to grow while making an impact in the Renewables industry, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you with our Power and Water Solutions team!As a Project & Commissioning Engineer, you will join our team in Cranberry Township, PA and lead project engineering and commissioning of Distributed Control System projects for the Renewables industry. You will be an essential part of the Advanced Software & Renewables group, driving best-in-class solutions to our customers across North America. Come join us!

At Emerson Power & Water Solutions, we help customers in the world’s most critical industries address the challenges of modern life. As an industry-leading controls automation company, we drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, and more sustainable! Emerson’s five decades of power and water expertise embedded within the Ovation™ distributed control system (DCS) forms a reliable and innovative platform that evolves with rapidly changing technology to help improve plant reliability.

In this role, your responsibilities will be:

• Support the engineering design, execution, and commissioning of renewable energy and Battery Energy Storage System projects.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource for customers by providing engineering expertise and facilitating effective communication between customer teams and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate and support installation, startup, testing, and commissioning activities for control systems and associated equipment.
• Develop, maintain, and track project schedules and commissioning plans to support successful project delivery.
• Communicate project status, priorities, risks, and resource requirements to stakeholders in a timely and proactive manner.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to optimize resources and support project objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, execution efficiency, and knowledge sharing across projects.
• Partner with customers, architectural and engineering firms, contractors, and internal teams to develop solutions that address customer challenges.
• Contribute to the development, review, and enhancement of operational and field documentation based on project experience and lessons learned.
• Support a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and customer success throughout project execution.

Who you are:

You anticipate customer needs and provide services that are beyond customer expectations. You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. You partner with others to get work done.

For this role, you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a similar technical educational curriculum, or significant relevant experience in lieu of education
• 2+ years of related experience in an engineering environment
• Ability to work in both an office and field setting, depending on project execution phase
• Ability to travel up to 20% in North America
• Legal authorization to work in the United States -sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Preferred qualifications that set you apart:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering
• Previous experience working with control systems in addition to prior commissioning experience
• Experience in Renewables 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.