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This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about automation, controls, or adjacent engineering disciplines and wants hands on experience working on real world projects that support critical infrastructure across North America.\nYou will join the Power Retrofit Projects group, which delivers fully engineered control system solutions for power plants using Emerson’s best in class Ovation™ Distributed Control System (DCS). The team supports the full project lifecycle-including engineering design, system integration, testing, and commissioning-providing a strong foundation for building technical depth, industry knowledge, and long term career growth.\nFrom day one, you will work alongside experienced engineers and project leaders who are invested in your development and success.\nIn This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:\nBe part of a collaborative, inclusive team focused on solving complex engineering challenges\n\nContribute to application design and engineering execution on active projects with guidance and mentorship\n\nParticipate in cross functional and global teams supporting process improvement initiatives\n\nBuild and develop technical capabilities through hands on project work and exposure to multiple engineering disciplines\n\nSupport the application design and execution for thermal and conventional power projects\n\nHelp ensure customer satisfaction throughout the project execution cycle\n\nIdentify and support opportunities for continuous improvement and business growth\n\nCollaborate with customers, internal teams, and architect/engineering firms to help identify practical technical solutions\n\nWho You Are:\nYou anticipate customer needs and strive to deliver solutions that exceed expectations. You communicate clearly and thoughtfully, adapting your message to different audiences. You enjoy working with others, value learning from experienced teammates, and bring curiosity, accountability, and a growth mindset to your work.\nFor This Role, You Will Need:\n Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or combination of education and equivalent experience\n 2+ years of related experience in an engineering environment\n Ability to travel up to 20% within North America\n Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible.\nPreferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:\nBachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering\nExperience designing or programming controls for Distributed Controls Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms\nExposure to automation, industrial controls, or adjacent engineering fields\n Familiarity with boiler control, burner management systems, or NFPA85 guidelines\nOur Culture & Commitment to You:\nAt Emerson, we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, where diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and drive better outcomes. 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