Associate Project Engineer, High Performance Control Room Solutions

Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Process Engineering

In short

Emerson is looking for an Associate Project Engineer to join their Power & Water Solutions team in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing Human-Machine Optimization (HMO) and High Performance Control Room solutions for power and water utility customers. This is a hybrid role requiring 0-2 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and implement Human-Machine Optimization (HMO) and High Performance Control Room solutions for power and water utility customers.
Create intuitive operator graphics and visualization solutions that align with industry standards and improve operator decision-making.
Configure and deliver alarm management solutions that help customers improve situational awareness and operational performance.
Analyze alarm and operational data to identify trends, opportunities, and recommendations for process improvement.
Facilitate collaborative workshops with plant operators, engineers, and customer stakeholders to understand operational challenges and develop practical solutions.
Support system integration, factory testing, site commissioning, and customer acceptance activities.
Manage project priorities, schedules, and customer expectations to ensure successful project delivery.
Build trusted customer relationships through technical expertise, communication, and consultative problem-solving.
Continuously develop expertise in control room design, operator effectiveness, alarm management, and Emerson Ovation technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent
0-2 years of experience in industrial operations, manufacturing, process control, automation, power generation, water treatment, engineering, or a related technical field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex information into practical solutions
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with customers, operators, engineers, and project teams
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% throughout North America
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of controls and/or alarm systems
Proven experience in optimizing human-machine interface (HMI), or alarm management systems.
Knowledge of industry graphic standards for operator displays, such as ANSI/ISA 18.2, ANSI/ISA 101.01, IEC 63303, a plus
Analytical skills to evaluate alarm system performance and recommend improvements
Ability to confidently present to groups varying in size, from small teams to large audiences

Benefits

Variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition
Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Skills

HMIOvation

#Automation#Control Systems#Power Generation#Water Treatment#HMI#Project Management

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