Senior Electrical Engineer - Installation Design
About the role
As part of Emerson Power & Water Solutions' business, you will be based in our new headquarters, located in Cranberry Township, PA, and will join a diverse team of engineers who provide fully engineered control system solutions for power generation customers in North America. The team is part of the Thermal Power Solutions projects group and focuses on retrofits of existing plant control systems in the thermal power plant generation industry as well as the renewables industry. You will have unlimited opportunities to collaborate with peers on critical projects to upgrade existing plant control systems with industry-leading automation controls and instrumentation.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and revise electrical schematic drawings
- Conduct wire audit and field verification trips at customer sites
- Design control system hardware to meet customer needs
- Create and partition I/O databases
- Create drawing packages related to installation design solutions
- Supervise installation sub-contractors at the site during installation and commissioning activities
- Collaborate with other business units
- Manage multiple concurrent projects, efficiently
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent STEM degrees
- 5+ years of related experience
- Experience in Electrical design and migration of plant controls
- Knowledge of plant instrumentation signal varieties and field wiring
- Experience with electrical control hardware selection and layout
- AutoCAD or similar experience and expertise
- Comfortable traveling up to 30%
Qualifications
- Familiarity with Ovation, WDPF, and other DCS and PLC manufacturers I/O and cabinet layouts
- Construction and installation management experience
Skills
You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations. You display a can-do attitude in good and bad times. You adjust communication to fit the audience and the message.
Benefits
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.
Pay
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
N/A
Contact Information
To apply, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com
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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! No calls or agencies please.