Powering the world. Protecting its most vital resources.
What if your work helped keep the lights on and ensured communities have access to clean, reliable water?
Emerson Power & Water Solutions is a global leader in power and water automation, trusted across 60+ countries to support over 1.4 million MW of generating capacity worldwide. In the U.S., our solutions help manage more than 12 billion gallons of water every day through advanced control and monitoring technologies.
At Emerson, it’s about more than technology, it’s about purpose. If you are a project management professional who wants to lead work that truly matters, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of critical infrastructure. You will lead high impact projects at the intersection of engineering, digital innovation, and customer partnership, influencing how complex, mission critical systems are delivered across the Power & Water Solutions organization.
Based in Cranberry Township, PA , a thriving suburb just north of Pittsburgh, this role offers access to a vibrant community while being approximately 35 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh and its cultural, dining, and sports amenities.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Lead automation and controls projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring successful delivery of complex, mission-critical solutions
- Lead end-to-end delivery of automation and control system projects, typically ranging from $500K to $10M+ with varying durations up to 5 years, involving multi-disciplinary engineering, software configuration, and field implementation.
- Own full project execution authority, including scope definition, schedule governance, and budget control. You will have decision-making authority to approve project expenditures within baseline budgets, escalate deviations, and lead change order negotiations directly with customers.
- Serve as the primary customer interface throughout project lifecycle, building strong relationships and ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction
- Collaborate closely with engineering, sales, marketing, operations, field service, and commercial teams to meet project objectives
- Monitor project performance and communicate status, risk, and changes clearly to stakeholders
- Interpret and manage customer contracts, including ownership of change orders, claims, and scope evolution. Negotiate contractual adjustments directly with customers to protect project margin, schedule, and risk posture.
- Participate in pre-sales and proposal development, shaping project scope, execution strategy, and risk assessments to ensure successful project delivery and margin realization.
- Ensure projects meet contractual commitments, safety standards, cybersecurity requirements and quality expectations
- Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and identifying opportunities for follow-up work or service expansion.
- Operate with a high degree of autonomy and accountability, serving as the single point of ownership for assigned projects, with the trust and authority to make day-to-day execution decisions and engage directly with customers while supported by strong cross-functional teams
- Gain direct exposure to business leadership through project reviews and strategic alignment discussions
- Expand your expertise in power, water, and industrial automation systems, positioning yourself as a leader in critical infrastructure delivery
- Take on increasing responsibility in driving process improvements, contributing to the evolution of project management practices, tools, and delivery frameworks across the organization
Who You Are:
You build strong partnerships by earning trust and collaborating effectively across teams. You excel at planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals, balancing scope, schedule, and risk in complex environments. You anticipate and proactively manage potential challenges, using sound judgment and data to make timely decisions that keep projects moving forward. You understand how project outcomes connect to customer needs and broader business objectives and you adapt your approach to deliver results in dynamic, customer focused settings.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, other technical discipline, or equivalent
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in project engineering or project management environment
- Experience leading projects involving engineered systems or solutions, industrial technologies, or operational environments where technical coordination is essential for success
- Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while managing changes and competing priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction
- Ability to travel up to 20% in the Unities States
- Legal authorization to work in the United State without current or future sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- Project management certification (PMP®, PgMP®, or similar certification) or equivalent hands-on application of formal project management methodologies
- Experience with industrial automation, integrated hardware/software systems, or engineered solutions.
- Familiarity with Emerson Ovation™ systems or other Distributed Control System (DCS)/Programable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms
- Exposure to structured project management methodologies (PMI‑based, Agile, or hybrid) in customer-facing environments
- Experience in power generation, water/wastewater, renewables or other critical infrastructure environments
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.
WHY EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-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 (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/about-us)
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 : 26006459
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.