Lead Engineer Power and Water Solutions

Job Description

If you are an engineering professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. In this role, you will lead the engineering delivery of automation projects, supporting all phases from Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) through system design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and start-up. You will collaborate with project teams, customers, suppliers, and global Emerson resources to deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer requirements while driving innovation, operational excellence, and project success.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Take ownership of the engineering activities (Ovation DCS FEED, design, configuration, testing, commissioning, and start-up) on all allocated deliverables and proactively utilize methodologies, resources and techniques for minimizing the execution cost, whilst maintaining the requisite schedule and quality standard.
• Partner with project leadership to understand customer needs and help deliver solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Coordinate technical activities and provide guidance to engineering team members and project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support project planning activities by providing engineering input on schedules, resource requirements, progress updates, and potential risks.
• Serve as a primary technical contact for customers within assigned areas of responsibility and facilitate clear, effective communication across project teams.
• Contribute to procurement activities by preparing technical specifications and supporting supplier and subcontractor engagements where required.
• Monitor project scope and proactively identify, communicate, and support the management of changes affecting engineering deliverables.
• Ensure engineering activities are completed in accordance with quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable health, safety, environmental, and information security expectations.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and professional development.
• Support business growth by contributing technical expertise to proposals, bids, and customer solution discussions.
• Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and global Emerson teams to ensure successful delivery of project objectives.
• Continuously develop and share technical knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned across the organization.
  
  

Who You Are:

You consistently build trust through honest, transparent, and reliable actions. You focus on achieving results while balancing quality, customer needs, and organizational priorities. You adapt your approach effectively in response to changing situations and project requirements, remaining flexible and resilient in dynamic environments. You create an environment where people feel valued and engaged, fostering strong collaboration and enabling teams to perform at their best.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Experience supporting the design, implementation, testing, and commissioning of industrial automation or control system projects.
• Knowledge of automation systems, industrial networks, and communication protocols.
• Ability to coordinate technical activities, manage priorities, and contribute to successful project execution.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required to support project activities, customer engagements, and commissioning efforts.
• Valid driver's license
  
  

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Educational background in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with distributed control systems (DCS), including Ovation or comparable automation platforms.
• Experience working on projects within the power generation, energy, or process industries.
• Knowledge of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
• Experience leading technical teams, mentoring colleagues, or coordinating engineering activities.
• Proficiency in an additional European language.
  
  

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.

About Us

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.

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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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