Senior Hydro Controls Engineer

Position Overview

If you are a Controls Engineer with expertise in Hydroelectric Power systems, Emerson has an exciting opening for you as a Senior Controls Engineer - Hydro Power! In this critical role, you will join the Hydro Controls Engineering team that delivers fully engineered control system solutions for hydro power plants across North America—including project management, engineering design, system integration, testing, and commissioning. Location: Remotely within the USA.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts for retrofit solutions within the North American hydro power industry.
• Design and develop Hydro Governor and Plant Control systems.
• Interpret technical specifications to create mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical control solutions.
• Program and adapt control logic styles, including Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Flow Diagrams.
• Work with electrical and hydraulic schematics to ensure accurate system integration.
• Configure and adapt PLC and HMI software for custom applications.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and commission systems at customer sites.
• Develop control narratives and hardware/software test procedures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for hydro-related control systems and plant operations.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience Required: 7+ years of experience in controls and automation.
• Hands-on experience with the design and commissioning of control systems for hydro power plants and turbine governor systems.
• Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming/configuration (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider) and/or DCS systems.
• Knowledge of communication networks such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and DNP3.
• Ability to serve as the primary technical contact for customers.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically.
• Requirements: Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in controls and automation.
• Ability to analyze and implement engineering designs for logic or digital circuitry, motor controls, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems.
• Experience with pumped storage station controls.
• Emerson Ovation experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Competitive base salary with an annual merit review process.
• Salary: $128,700 - 167,300 annually.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a collaborative, innovative, and diverse team with significant growth potential.