Engineering Project Site Manager

If you enjoy being at the center of on‑site activity and are motivated by coordinating people, schedules, and work in dynamic industrial environments, Emerson has an opportunity for you. As an Engineering Project Site Manager, you will support outage execution for Distributed Control System (DCS) retrofit projects across thermal and renewable power applications. This role is ideal for someone who understands construction or field installation work, communicates effectively with multiple stakeholders, and enjoys leading on‑site activities from planning through final acceptance. This position can be located in the following offices Charlotte, NC, Cranberry Township, PA, Houton, TX, Latham, NY, Tinley Park, IL, or Warren, NJ. 

You will join Emerson’s Power & Water Solutions business and collaborate with a diverse team delivering engineered control system solutions for power generation customers across North America.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Oversee and implement outage plans for installation and commissioning of control system retrofit projects with a strong focus on safety.
• Coordinate on‑site activities during outages, including demolition, installation, loop checks, functional testing, startup, and tuning.
• Bring subcontractors, craft labor, and Emerson team members together by providing clear, steady direction and ensuring alignment on scope and daily goals.
• Serve as the primary on‑site customer contact, facilitating communication between internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Manage outage schedules, resources, and work sequencing to help reduce financial impacts and maintain overall project performance.
• Prepare daily status reports, monitor progress, and create action plans to keep work moving smoothly.
• Identify and resolve issues quickly to keep projects on track and maintain a strong customer experience.
• When not actively supporting outages, assist with contractor walkdowns, Scope of Work development, cost estimating, proposal inputs, documentation preparation, pre‑outage planning, and subcontractor relationship building.

Who You Are:

You build strong relationships and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations. You maintain a positive, solutions‑oriented mindset during both routine and challenging situations. You adjust your communication style to fit the audience and clearly convey intent. You learn quickly, tackle new problems with creativity, and consistently drive work forward with focus and energy.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar STEM degree. 

• Minimum 5 years of related experience

   

• Experience in power generation or related industry 
• Proven success working in electrical construction, engineering, or project management roles 

• Knowledge of power generation or related industrial environments

   

• Ability to travel to customer power plants approximately 50–60% of the time

• Ability to work in industrial settings, including standing, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, and occasionally lifting or carrying 25–40 pounds

   

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Familiarity with DCS/PLC systems 
• Familiarity with Ovation and WDPF
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical equipment and associated field I/O
• Experience supporting complex retrofit projects in operational plant environments 

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $90,000- $128,700 commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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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