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Senior Controls Engineer - New Generation

Emerson · Pittsburgh, PA

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Level
Senior
Team
Controls
Travel
25%
Degree
Required
Experience asked
7+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
9 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior controls role at Emerson (industrial) in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, you will support the design and delivery of Emerson’s award-winning Ovation™ Distributed Control System (DCS) for greenfield power generation projects across North America.

They ask for
7+ years · degree required
Tools it names
PLC
Day to day
about 25% travel · relocation help

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $88k–$133k.

Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 29 controls engineer openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 28 other live controls postings in Pennsylvania.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $88k–$133k, from 10 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (7+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 72%
  • Automation 72%
  • Root cause 28%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 24%
  • Lean 21%
  • Robotics 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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requirements

for safety, quality, schedule, and performance

  • ✓Collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, customers, and architect/engineering (A/E) firms to support system design and technical alignment
  • ✓Lead Design Review Meetings, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and onsite system commissioning activities
  • ✓Support development and tracking of engineering plans and project documentation
  • ✓Assist with identifying and resolving technical issues, escalating as appropriate
  • ✓Apply and follow established engineering standards, tools, and best practices
  • ✓Support customer presentations and proposal development as needed

Who You Are

You build effective working relationships and collaborate openly across teams. You communicate technical information clearly and seek to understand customer needs. You take ownership of your work, follow through on commitments, and approach challenges with curiosity and a desire to learn. You value feedback and actively develop your technical and professional skills.

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Emerson is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer – New Generation Projects to join our Power and Water Solutions team in Cranberry Township, PA (Greater Pittsburgh area).

In this role, you will support the design and delivery of Emerson’s award-winning Ovation™ Distributed Control System (DCS) for greenfield power generation projects across North America. You will contribute to meaningful work that helps customers improve reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance of critical infrastructure while continuing to deepen your technical expertise in a collaborative engineering environment.

This role is well suited for an engineer who enjoys hands-on technical work, learning from experienced peers, and growing into increased technical ownership over time.

Will Be

  • •Lead the application design and engineering execution of greenfield power projects
  • •Develop high-quality engineering deliverables that meet customer

For This Role, You Will Need

  • •Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or similar STEM degree or combination of education and experience
  • •7+ years of engineering experience, preferably in power generation or industrial environments
  • •Experience with new generation or emerging power technologies (e.g., renewables integration, hydrogen, energy storage, or advanced thermal systems)
  • •Experience designing, implementing, or supporting control systems using Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms
  • •Ability to be based in the Greater Pittsburgh area or relocate, with willingness to travel up to 25% within North America
  • •Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates
  • •Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

That Set You Apart

  • •Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
  • •Exposure to power plant control systems and operations highly preferred
  • •Experience supporting system testing, commissioning, or customer-facing technical activities
  • •Interest in developing deeper technical specialization within control systems

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We champion an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication 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 .

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

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