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Controls Engineer - Steam Turbine
- Emerson (Pittsburgh, PA)
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If you are an engineering professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a critical industry, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Power & Water Solutions is an industry leading controls automation company that provides applications in the renewable (solar, hydro, wind), fossil (natural gas and coal) power generation, and water treatment plant sectors.
Based in our **Cranberry Township, PA** location, you will be part of the Turbine Solutions group, using our Ovation control system software and databases to build customized steam turbine control logic solutions for our customers in the power generation industry. Join our dynamic team and leverage your expertise to tackle challenging projects that shape the future, drive innovation, and deliver solutions where they’re needed most!
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
+ Collaborating with a team of Turbine Controls engineers to design and implement control strategies for steam turbines from various manufacturers
+ Serving as the technical lead for the turbine governor scope on multidisciplinary projects
+ Developing control narratives based on governor logic
+ Creating detailed commissioning plans to guide field personnel through steam turbine start-up procedures
+ Leading Factory Acceptance Tests with end users to demonstrate and validate governor functionality
+ Coordinating with other engineering teams—including Generator Excitation, Mechanical Retrofits, Installation Design, Combustion Turbine Controls, Vibration Monitoring, and Field Service—to deliver integrated, customer-focused solutions
+ Providing technical support to Field Service teams to ensure successful turbine commissioning
+ Interpreting control logic from multiple turbine control vendors and integrating optimized strategies within Ovation control systems
+ Reading and understanding electrical and hydraulic schematics, wiring diagrams, fabrication drawings, and mechanical blueprints
Who You Are:
+ You develop and project a can-do attitude. You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You build customer relationships.
For this Role You Will Need:
+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent
+ 2+ years of relevant experience (in controls and automation)
+ Proficiency in computer aided design software
+ A strong desire and curiosity to understand the way things work
+ Strong, quick, and creative troubleshooting skills in a technical and mechanical setting
+ Ability to travel up to 30% to support projects (domestic and possibly some international)
+ Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
+ 5+ years experience with controls and automation, preferably with steam turbines
+ Experience as a Controls Engineer, working with PLC’s and/or DCS, Ovation preferred
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 (https://www.emerson.com/en-us/perspectives/culture-and-values) .
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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.
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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!
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**Requisition ID** : 25019954
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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