Controls Engineer - Thermal Power Solutions

Emerson
Pittsburgh, PA
If you are an Engineering professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you with our Power and Water Solutions team located in Cranberry Township, PA!


You will be a part of the Thermal Power Projects group which provides fully engineered control system solutions for power plants in North America. The group focuses on the replacement of existing plant control systems with Emerson's best-in-class Ovation Distributed Control System (DCS) and provides all project management, engineering design, system integration, test, and commissioning services to deliver comprehensive solutions to our customers.


You will work side by side with highly motivated people dedicated to developing award-winning products that improve the lives of our customers.


Come join us!


In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Be part of a collaborative and innovative team passionate about solving complex problems
  • Immediately contribute to application design and engineering execution of projects
  • Participate in diverse and global teams on process improvement initiatives
  • Be given opportunities to build and develop your technical capabilities
  • Own the application design and engineering execution for traditional power projects
  • Ensure customer satisfaction throughout execution cycle and deliver outstanding results on all projects
  • Develop and track project engineering plans and issue monthly project reports
  • Identify and support opportunities for business growth
  • Collaborate and provide technical leadership to A/E firms and customers to help identify key solutions to customer concerns

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 or equivalent
  • 2+ years of related experience in an engineering environment
  • 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
  • Experience with designing or programming controls for a PLC or DCS application in the power industry
  • Boiler control or burner management experience
  • Knowledge of NFPA85 guidelines


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 .


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ABOUT US

WHY EMERSON


Our Commitment to Our People


At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.


We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.


Work Authorization


Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. 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 for hire.


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. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.


Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation


If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: [email protected] .

ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.


With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!


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Posted 2026-01-10

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