Controls & Automation Engineer - Power Retrofit
Emerson
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Pittsburgh, PA · Posted September 16, 2026
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About the job
If you are an Engineering professional early in your career and excited to learn, grow, and make an impact, Emerson has an opportunity for you with our Power and Water Solutions team in Cranberry Township, PA (Greater Pittsburgh area). This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about automation, controls, or adjacent engineering disciplines and wants hands on experience working on real world projects that support critical infrastructure across North America.
You will join the Power Retrofit Projects group, which delivers fully engineered control system solutions for power plants using Emerson’s best in class Ovation™ Distributed Control System (DCS). The team supports the full project lifecycle—including engineering design, system integration, testing, and commissioning—providing a strong foundation for building technical depth, industry knowledge, and long term career growth.
From day one, you will work alongside experienced engineers and project leaders who are invested in y