Senior Automation Lead: Microgrids, Data Centers & Controls

City of Shakopee, MN; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Flexible time-off

Job summary

Emerson Power & Water Solutions in Cranberry Township, PA is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to lead the execution of advanced automation, microgrid, and data center control projects.

You will drive design, configuration, and delivery across power, industrial, and mission-critical environments. You will guide control system architecture, troubleshoot, and make technical decisions while partnering with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in an engineering environment, preferably within industrial, power, or utility sectors.
• Demonstrated proficiency with control systems, automation platforms, or distributed control architectures.
• Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary technical projects.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with customers and present technical concepts.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning, configuration, and delivery of advanced automation and control system projects across power, industrial, and mission‑critical environments.
• Serve as a technical resource for control system architecture, integration strategy, troubleshooting, and technical decision‑making.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and technical quality while partnering closely with cross‑functional engineering, project management, and customer teams.
• Apply advanced knowledge of control systems, microgrid technologies, and specialized industrial applications to develop effective solutions.
• Oversee customer‑facing activities including design reviews, validation, factory and site acceptance testing, commissioning, and final system handover.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to identify innovative solutions, share best practices, and maintain consistent project execution standards.
• Support the development of internal tools, processes, and methodologies that enhance project quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement and solution innovation.

Skills

Control systems

Automation platforms

Distributed control

Project leadership

Customer engagement

Travel up to 20%

Education

BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM

Tools

Ovation DCS

Job description

Emerson Power & Water Solutions in Cranberry Township, PA is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to lead the execution of advanced automation, microgrid, and data center control projects.

You will drive design, configuration, and delivery across power, industrial, and mission-critical environments. You will guide control system architecture, troubleshoot, and make technical decisions while partnering with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure project success.