Senior Hydro Controls Engineer - Direct Hire

Job Description: If you are an engineering professional with deep knowledge of the hydro power industry and are looking to leverage your expertise to make a critical contribution within the renewable energy space, Emerson has an exciting opening for you! Based in our Cranberry Township or Blue Bell, PA location, you will be part of the Hydro Controls Engineering group which provides fully engineered control system solutions for Hydro power plants mostly in North America. The group focuses on the replacement of existing governor control systems and related equipment and provides all project management, engineering design, system integration, testing, and commissioning services to deliver comprehensive turnkey solutions to our customers. In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: • Take the lead on many aspects of retrofit engineering solutions mainly in the North American Hydro power industry • Develop and craft Hydro Governor and Plant Control systems • Understand technical specifications to develop or apply mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical controls. • Craft new system functionality as specified by the customer • Understand and program various control logic styles (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Flow Diagrams) • Work with and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics • Adapt Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) software for new custom applications • Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) • Commission new systems at customer sites • Build control narratives and hardware/software test procedures • Become a domain authority (SME) for Hydro related controls systems and plant operations Who You Are: You develop and project a can-do attitude. You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You build the customer relationships. For this Role You Will Need: • Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical field or equivalent • 5+ years of relevant experience in controls and automation • Experience with design and commissioning of Control System for Hydro power plant • Experience with design and commissioning of turbine governor system • Experience with programming /configuration of PLC and HMI systems (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider) &/or DCS, Ovation preferred • Experience with communication network (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, DNP3) • Serve as primary point of contact for customers for project technical scope • Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%, mostly domestically, to support projects • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart: • 7+ years of relevant experience, as above • Ability to analyze engineering designs of logic or digital circuitry, motor controls, instrumentation, or data acquisition for implementation into new or existing automated, servo mechanical, or other electromechanical systems • Experience with pumped storage station controls is a plus. 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. Comments for Suppliers:

Created: 2026-03-10