Controls & Automation Engineer - Power Retrofit

If you are an Engineering professional early in your career and excited to learn, grow, and make an impact, Emerson has an opportunity for you with our Power and Water Solutions team in Cranberry Township, PA (Greater Pittsburgh area). This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about automation, controls, or adjacent engineering disciplines and wants hands on experience working on real world projects that support critical infrastructure across North America.

You will join the Power Retrofit Projects group, which delivers fully engineered control system solutions for power plants using Emerson’s best in class Ovation™ Distributed Control System (DCS). The team supports the full project lifecycle—including engineering design, system integration, testing, and commissioning—providing a strong foundation for building technical depth, industry knowledge, and long term career growth.

From day one, you will work alongside experienced engineers and project leaders who are invested in your development and success.
 

• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive team focused on solving complex engineering challenges 
• Contribute to application design and engineering execution on active projects with guidance and mentorship
• Participate in cross functional and global teams supporting process improvement initiatives
• Build and develop technical capabilities through hands on project work and exposure to multiple engineering disciplines
• Support the application design and execution for thermal and conventional power projects
• Help ensure customer satisfaction throughout the project execution cycle
• Identify and support opportunities for continuous improvement and business growth
• Collaborate with customers, internal teams, and architect/engineering firms to help identify practical technical solutions

At Emerson, we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, where diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and drive better outcomes. Early career engineers are supported through mentorship, hands on learning, and opportunities to expand technical and professional skills.

We also recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. Emerson offers flexible and competitive benefits designed to support your physical, mental, financial, and social needs, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and more. Our culture includes flexible time off plans, paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday time—so you can thrive both at work and beyond.

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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.

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