Senior Hydropower Solutions Architect

Emerson; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Power & Water Solutions seeks a Hydropower Solutions Engineer to serve as trusted advisor to customers and internal teams, leading strategic solutions for hydroelectric generation projects. You will define scope, position Emerson for success on large capital and EPC projects, and develop repeatable solution frameworks.

This role can be located in our Blue Bell, PA; Cranberry Township, PA; Amherst, WI; Novi, MI; or Charlotte, NC offices, with travel up to 20% and a focus on renewable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of hydroelectric power industry experience.
• 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%.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

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.

Skills

Hydroelectric industry expertise

Technical strategy development

Communication & presentation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SCADA

DCS

PLCs

Digital technologies

Job description

Emerson Power & Water Solutions seeks a Hydropower Solutions Engineer to serve as trusted advisor to customers and internal teams, leading strategic solutions for hydroelectric generation projects. You will define scope, position Emerson for success on large capital and EPC projects, and develop repeatable solution frameworks.

This role can be located in our Blue Bell, PA; Cranberry Township, PA; Amherst, WI; Novi, MI; or Charlotte, NC offices, with travel up to 20% and a focus on renewable