Senior Controls Engineer - Power Retrofit

City of Shakopee, MN

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support design and delivery of control systems for power generation modernization projects. This role involves tasks such as engineering documentation, collaboration with various teams, and technical problem-solving. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5-7 years of relevant experience. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k), and relocation assistance. The role is based in the Greater Pittsburgh area with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

5-7 years of engineering experience in power generation or industrial environments required.
Ability to travel up to 20% within North America.
Legal authorization to work in the United States required.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and engineering execution of power retrofit projects.
Develop engineering deliverables meeting safety and quality standards.
Collaborate with project managers and engineering firms.

Skills

Control systems design

Collaboration with engineers

Engineering documentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical equivalent

Tools

Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Job description

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States (Hybrid)

Job Description

Emerson is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer – Power Retrofits to join our Power and Water Solutions team in Cranberry Township, PA (Greater Pittsburgh area). In this role, you will support the design and delivery of Emerson’s award‑winning Ovation™ Distributed Control System (DCS) for power generation modernization projects across North America. You will contribute to meaningful work that helps customers improve reliability, efficiency, and long‑term performance of critical infrastructure while deepening your technical expertise in a collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the application design and engineering execution of power retrofit projects
Develop high‑quality engineering deliverables that meet customer requirements for safety, quality, schedule, and performance
Collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, customers, and architect/engineering (A/E) firms to support system design and technical alignment
Participate in Design Review Meetings, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and onsite system commissioning activities
Support development and tracking of engineering plans and project documentation
Assist with identifying and resolving technical issues, escalating as appropriate
Apply and follow established engineering standards, tools, and best practices
Support customer presentations and proposal development as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical equivalent
5–7 years of engineering experience, preferably in power generation or industrial environments
Experience designing, implementing, or supporting control systems using Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms
Ability to be based in the Greater Pittsburgh area or relocate, with willingness to travel up to 20% within North America
Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates
Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H‑1, H‑2, L‑1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
Exposure to power plant systems, operations, or modernization projects
Experience supporting system testing, commissioning, or customer‑facing technical activities
Interest in developing deeper technical specialization within control systems

Benefits

Emerson offers flexible, competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, paid parental leave, and vacation/holiday leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not provide sponsorship.

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