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Engineering Site Manager -Commissioning & Outage

Emerson

Engineering Site Manager -Commissioning & Outage

Emerson

Pittsburgh, PA, United States, US

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On-site

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Full-time

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1w ago

If you're an Engineer looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting role to share with you! As an Engineering Site Manager - Commissioning & Outage based in out our new headquarters in Cranberry Township, PA you will be a part of the Thermal Power Projects group and support outage site management for Distributed Control System (DCS) retrofit projects across thermal and renewable power applications. This role plays a critical part in leading safe, efficient, and high‑quality outage execution from planning through final acceptance.

As part of Emerson’s Power & Water Solutions business, you will be based at and join a diverse engineering team delivering fully engineered control system solutions for power generation customers across North America.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Implement outage plans for installation and commissioning of control system retrofit projects with a strong focus on safety

  • Lead Emerson team members through complex outages, coordinating demolition, installation, loop checks, functional testing, startup, and tuning activities

  • Integrate subcontractors and Emerson personnel into a unified team by providing clear, consistent direction

  • Support a wide range of DCS retrofit applications, including Balance‑of‑Plant, steam turbines, gas turbines, photovoltaic solar, and hydro systems

  • Oversee craft labor teams and ensure completion of the full project scope

  • Serve as the primary customer contact while maintaining ongoing communication with internal stakeholders

  • Prepare and communicate daily work status reports, including action plans

  • Manage outage schedules and resource planning to reduce financial impacts and maintain project performance

  • Identify and resolve issues quickly to support project success

  • Ensure customer satisfaction from pre‑outage planning through final acceptance

  • When not supporting outages, assist with contractor walkdowns, Scope of Work preparation, cost estimating, proposal inputs, pre‑outage planning, technical guidance, and subcontractor relationship development

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 equivalent

  • 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 environments, including standing, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, and occasionally lifting or carrying equipment (approximately 25–40 pounds).

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Suites (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
  • Knowledge or electrical and mechanical equipment and associated field I/O
  • Experience supporting complex retrofit projects in operational plant environments

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.

Learn more about our Culture & Values.

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About Emerson

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Emerson Electric is a diversified global technology and industrial company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets.

10,001+

Employees

St. Louis

Headquarters

Reviews

3.5

10 reviews

Work Life Balance

3.2

Compensation

2.8

Culture

3.5

Career

3.8

Management

3.0

65%

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Pros

Good benefits and compensation packages

Supportive and helpful colleagues

Growth and learning opportunities

Cons

Management and leadership issues

Below market pay and compensation

Fast-paced work environment pressure

Salary Ranges

600 data points

Mid/L4

Senior/L5

Director

Mid/L4 · Project Manager

99 reports

$112,540

total / year

Base

$106,206

Stock

-

Bonus

-

$79,352

$160,639

Interview Experience

2 interviews

Difficulty

3.0

/ 5

Duration

14-28 weeks