Hybrid Engineering Project Site Manager

at Emerson

• Job title: Engineering Project Site Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $90,000 - $128,700 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Cranberry Township, United States

About the role

• Engineering Project Site Manager overseeing outage execution for DCS retrofit projects across thermal and renewable power applications. Joining Emerson’s Power & Water Solutions business and collaborating with a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Health insurance plans, including dental and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee resource groups
• Recognition programs
• Flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
• Vacation and holiday leave