Associate Controls Engineer - Thermal Power Solutions

If you are an Engineering professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity with our Power and Water Solutions team in Cranberry, PA!  As an Associate Controls Engineer, you will join the Thermal Power Projects group, which delivers fully engineered control system solutions for power plants across North America. This team specializes in replacing existing plant control systems with Ovation and provides project management, engineering design, system integration, testing, and commissioning services to deliver comprehensive solutions to our customers.
We offer hands-on experience, on-the-job training, and mentorship from senior engineers to help you build your technical expertise and advance your career. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Collaborate with a passionate, innovative team to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Learn our project processes and products to meet customer needs effectively.
• Contribute to application design and engineering execution for customer projects.
• Participate in global, cross-functional teams focused on process improvement initiatives.
• Build and develop your technical capabilities through real-world project experience.
• Provide technical leadership and collaborate with A/E firms and customers to identify solutions that address key concerns.

Who You Are:
You anticipate customer needs and strive to exceed expectations. You communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring your message resonates with diverse audiences. You build strong partnerships and work collaboratively to achieve shared goals. You are adaptable, eager to learn, and thrive in dynamic environments where innovation and teamwork drive success. For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of related experience in an engineering environment.
• Ability to travel up to 20% within North America.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering.
• Experience designing or programming controls for PLC or DCS applications in the power industry.

Our Culture and 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 offer medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and more. Our culture includes flexible time-off plans, paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave. #LI-SD1

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