Senior Hydroelectric Solutions Engineer

Emerson

Town of Amherst (WI)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Hydroelectric Solutions Engineer to serve as a trusted advisor, shaping strategic solutions for hydroelectric generation projects. You will work with customers, sales and execution teams to define scope, establish strategies, and position Emerson for success on large capital projects.

Your hydro industry expertise will guide technical and commercial decisions and help grow Emerson's renewable energy business.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field and equivalent experience.
Minimum 10 years of experience in the hydroelectric power industry.
Experience with industrial automation, control systems, SCADA, DCS, PLCs, and digital technologies used in power generation facilities.
Proven ability to develop technical strategies, define project scope, and support complex customer pursuits.
Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical and industry leader for hydroelectric opportunities throughout the proposal lifecycle.
Lead strategic pursuit planning for large and complex hydro projects.
Collaborate with customers, consultants, EPC contractors, and internal stakeholders to define project scope, execution strategies, and technical requirements.
Develop solution architectures for hydro modernization, rehabilitation, greenfield, and brownfield projects involving plant control systems, SCADA, DCS, instrumentation, and mechanical solutions.
Assess commercial and technical risks, identify differentiators, and recommend strategies that improve project competitiveness and profitability.
Partner with proposal teams to develop technical approaches, scope definitions, project assumptions, and value propositions.
Present solution strategies, technical concepts, and business benefits to customers, executive leadership, and key decision makers.
Develop and maintain standard solution templates, estimating tools, cost and price benchmarks, technical standards, and best practices to improve consistency, efficiency, and quality.
Monitor industry trends, market drivers, competitive activity, and emerging hydro technologies.