Hydroelectric Solutions Engineer
Cranberry Township, PA - USA
Job Summary
If you are a hydroelectric power industry expert who is passionate about renewable energy automation and helping customers solve complex technical and business challenges Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you!
As Hydroelectric Solutions Engineer you will serve as a trusted advisor to customers and internal stakeholders leading the development of strategic solutions for hydroelectric generation projects. You will focus on Renewable Energy and Hydropower work closely with customers sales business development proposal teams and execution organizations to define solution strategies establish project scope and position Emerson for success on large capital and EPC projects. You will leverage your hydro industry expertise to guide technical and commercial decision-making develop repeatable solution frameworks and help expand Emersons renewable energy business.
This position can be located in our Blue Bell PA Cranberry Township PA Amherst WI or Novi MI office.
At Emerson Power & Water Solutions we help customers in the worlds most critical industries address the challenges of modern life. As an industry-leading controls automation company we drive innovation that makes the world healthier safer and more sustainable! Emersons five decades of power and water expertise embedded within the Ovation distributed control system (DCS) forms a reliable and innovative platform that evolves with rapidly changing technology to help improve plant reliability.
In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Serve as a technical and industry leader for hydroelectric opportunities throughout the proposal lifecycle.
- Lead strategic pursuit planning for large and complex hydro projects.
- Collaborate with customers consultants EPC contractors and internal stakeholders to define project scope execution strategies and technical requirements.
- Develop solution architectures for hydro modernization rehabilitation greenfield and brownfield projects involving plant control systems SCADA DCS instrumentation and mechanical solutions.
- Assess commercial and technical risks identify differentiators and recommend strategies that improve project competitiveness and profitability.
- Partner with proposal teams to develop technical approaches scope definitions project assumptions and value propositions.
- Present solution strategies technical concepts and business benefits to customers executive leadership and key decision makers.
- Develop and maintain standard solution templates estimating tools cost and price benchmarks technical standards and best practices to improve consistency efficiency and quality.
- Monitor industry trends market drivers competitive activity and emerging hydro technologies.
You are a recognized technical expert who combines deep industry knowledge with strong business acumen. You build credibility quickly with customers and stakeholders and are comfortable influencing decisions without direct authority. You excel in ambiguous environments develop practical strategies for complex challenges and effectively communicate technical concepts to both engineering and executive audiences. You continuously seek opportunities to improve processes develop reusable tools and create scalable solutions that support business growth.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering related technical degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the hydroelectric power industry.
- Experience with industrial automation control systems SCADA DCS PLCs and digital technologies used in power generation facilities.
- Proven ability to develop technical strategies define project scope and support complex customer pursuits.
- Strong communication presentation and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Mechanical Chemical Civil or Power Engineering.
- 15 years of experience in the hydroelectric power industry.
- Experience supporting large EPC or design-build projects within the hydroelectric power industry.
- Experience developing technical proposals project estimates and commercial strategies.
- Knowledge of turbine-generator systems governors excitation systems protection systems substations and plant electrical infrastructure.
- Familiarity with North American hydroelectric market participants regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
- Experience developing organizational tools templates technical standards and solution development processes.
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 perspectivesbecause 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 familys 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.
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About Company
Emerson has refocused its business portfolio to deliver solutions that bring greater value to our customers. About Emerson We concentrate on the most complex, profound challenges facing the world in the process, industrial, commercial and residential markets. Our global talent, best-i ... View more