Engineering Project Manager - Water Solutions

Emerson

Pittsburgh, PA

LOCATION

Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

If you are an engineering professional looking to grow your impact, we have an exciting opportunity with our Power & Water Solutions business supporting Water Solutions projects based in Pittsburgh, PA. As an Engineering Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the execution of automation and controls projects serving the domestic water and wastewater industries. You will work closely with customers and internal teams to deliver reliable, high quality solutions that support critical infrastructure.

Our Power & Water Solutions business provides automation and control solutions for power generation and water and wastewater treatment facilities across North America. We focus on modernizing existing control systems to improve safety, sustainability, and long term performance

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Lead automation and controls projects from kickoff through closeout
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resources to support successful delivery
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate with internal engineering, field, and commercial teams to meet project objectives
Track project progress and communicate status, risks, and changes clearly
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, safety standards, and Emerson quality procedures
Support continuous improvement efforts and identify opportunities for follow on work

Who You Are:

You build strong relationships by collaborating openly and delivering on commitments. You anticipate challenges, evaluate options, and take thoughtful action to keep work moving forward. You understand how individual project decisions connect to broader business goals and partner effectively with others to achieve shared outcomes.

For This Role, You Will Need:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, technical discipline, or equivalent
A minimum of 5 years of experience working in an automation, controls, or engineering project environment
Ability to travel up to 20% based on project needs
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A collaborative, self directed approach to managing multiple priorities
Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
Experience supporting automation projects in water/wastewater, power generation, or related industries
Exposure to a variety of control systems, instrumentation, or equipment manufacturers

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

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.

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