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Projects Engineer - High Performance Control Room Solutions

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

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In short

Emerson seeks a Projects Engineer in Cranberry Township, PA, to develop and implement High Performance Control Room and Human-Machine Optimization (HMO) solutions for power and water utilities. This hybrid role leverages the Ovation™ Distributed Control System to improve operator decision-making, enhance safety, and boost operational effectiveness.

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 aligned with industry standards to improve operator decision-making.
  • Configure and deliver alarm management solutions to enhance customer 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 for 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.
  • 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 programs
  • Flexible time off plans
  • Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
  • Vacation and holiday leave
#Engineering#Automation#Control Room Solutions#Power Generation#Water Treatment#HMI#Alarm Management
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Company

Emerson

Job Posted

1 month ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Cranberry Township, United States

Qualification

Bachelor

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