DCS Installation Assessment Engineer

About the role

Emerson has a great opportunity for an experienced Engineer in control systems to join the North America Power Projects Proposals organization as a DCS Installation Assessment Engineer. This position supports the EPC proposal process for Project Proposal offers, focusing on the development and optimization of the EPC offer scope for power projects.

Responsibilities

• Work with proposal offer owners and sales to understand project scope and supply chain to pre-qualify contractors.
• Support site walkdowns with potential vendors to obtain competitive bids for the scope of work required by the customer specification.
• Create Scope of Work (SOW) documents based on industry knowledge, walkdowns, and input from the proposal offer owner.
• Evaluate vendor quotes for accuracy and work with the project teams to develop optimized outage plans and schedules.
• Drive consistency and accuracy in the sub-contractor bidding process to improve project cost estimates while minimizing technical risk.
• Manage relationships with existing sub-contractors and foster relationships with future potential sub-contractors to ensure best cost pricing and a cohesive approach to projects while optimizing the EPC proposal process.

Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 years of relevant experience in either electrical or mechanical installation with emphasis in control systems and/or process operation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of control systems such as PLC, DCS, or SCADA.
• Familiarity with the Emerson Ovation™ platform, including space, power, and grounding considerations.
• Understanding of project labor requirements, subcontractor coordination, or field installation practices.

Skills

• Ability to develop best cost and technically compliant solutions to meet customer's needs.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, commensurate with skills, talent, capabilities, and experience.
• Annual merit review process for performance rewards.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave.
• Employee resource groups and recognition programs.
• Opportunities for career development and growth.

Pay

$145,000 - $160,000 commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

Schedule

Full-time position with the possibility of occasional travel (30-50%) to Emerson offices in Cranberry Township, PA, Charlotte, NC, Houston, TX, Latham, NY, Tinley Park, IL, or Warren, NJ.