DCS Installation Assessment Engineer

Emerson

$69.71-76.92 /h

PAY RATE

Warren, NJ

LOCATION

Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

If you are an Engineer with experience in control systems, Emerson has a great opportunity for you! As DCS Installation Assessment Engineer, you will be an essential part of the North America Power Projects Proposals organization leading Engineer/Procure/Construct (EPC) proposal support. With the primary focus being the development and optimization of the EPC offer scope for Project Proposal offers. This position can be located in one of the following Emerson offices: Cranberry Township, PA, Charlotte, NC, Houston, TX, Latham, NY, Tinley Park, IL, or Warren, NJ.

You'll be responsible for review of customer specifications for craft labor skills required, engaging the appropriate vendors to support the required craft labor, and supporting the contractor bid process. Duties will require an understanding of full scope EPC type Ovation projects in the power industry and the craft labor needed to support these projects. The position requires the ability to develop best cost and technically compliant solutions to meet customer’s needs.

At Emerson Power & Water Solutions, we help customers in the world’s 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! Emerson’s 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:

Work with proposal offer owners and sales to get familiar with project scope, and supply chain to pre-qualify contractors appropriate to the scope of work.
Support site walkdowns with the appropriate potential vendors in order to obtain competitive bids for the scope of work required by the customer specification.
Create Scope of Work (SOW) documents that meet scope requirements based on industry knowledge, walkdowns, and input from the proposal offer owner,.
Evaluate vendor quotes for accuracy and work with the project teams to develop optimized outage plans and schedules.
Drive consistency and accuracy in the sub-contractor bidding process to improve project cost estimates while minimizing technical risk, and that drive best cost solutions
Manage relationships with existing sub-contractors and foster relationships with future potential sub-contractors to ensure best cost pricing and a cohesive approach to projects while optimizing the EPC proposal process

Who You Are:

You create teamwork allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You design feedback loops into work to deliver continuous improvement. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles, setbacks, and ambiguity. You establish and maintain effective relationships

For This Role, You Will Need:

BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
10 years of relevant experience in either electrical or mechanical installation with emphasis in control systems and/or process operation
Ability to travel 30-50%
Legal authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

Knowledge of control systems such as PLC, DCS, or SCADA.
Familiarity with the Emerson Ovation™ platform, including space, power, and grounding considerations.
Understanding of project labor requirements, subcontractor coordination, or field installation practices.

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 $145,000- 160,000 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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