Associate Controls Engineer - Thermal Power Solutions

If you are an Engineering professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you with our Power and Water Solutions team in Pittsburgh, PA! You will be a part of the Thermal Power Projects group which provides fully engineered control system solutions for power plants in North America. The group focuses on the replacement of existing plant control systems with Ovation and provides all project management, engineering design, system integration, test, and commissioning services to deliver comprehensive solutions to our customers.

We will offer you hands-on work experience and on the job training supported by senior engineers and mentorship.
 

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Be part of a collaborative and innovative team passionate about solving complex problems

• Learn our project process and products to meet our customer demands

• Immediately contribute to application design and engineering execution of projects

• Participate in diverse and global teams on process improvement initiatives

• Be given opportunities to build and develop your technical capabilities

• Collaborate and provide technical leadership to A/E firms and customers to help identify key solutions to customer concerns
   

Who You Are:You anticipate customer needs and provide services that are beyond customer expectations. You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. You partner with others to get work done.  For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

• 0-2 years of related experience in an engineering environment

• Ability to travel up to 20% in North America

• Legal authorization to work in the United States -sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

 Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering

• Experience with designing or programming controls for a PLC or DCS application in the power industry

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.​

Learn more about our Culture & Values. ​

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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