If you are an Engineer seeking an opportunity to grow and drive solutions across both the power and water automation industries, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! The Senior Estimating Engineer will be a key member of the Lifecycle Proposals team, collaborating closely with Sales, Marketing, and Engineering to develop Ovation™ solutions for customers across North America. Based in our Cranberry Township, PA, Charlotte, NC, Tinley Park, IL, or Houston, TX office.

In this role, you will help lead our proposal process & application team by supporting our Ovation Advantage program. You will provide expertise in control modernization, control subsystem replacements, and ancillary systems integration – delivering innovative, value-driven solutions tailored to our customers’ evolving needs. Emerson’s six decades of power and water expertise embedded in the Ovation distributed control system (DCS) form a reliable, innovative platform that evolves with rapidly changing technology to improve plant reliability.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:-
Develop clear, accurate DCS technical proposals based on customer needs, requirements, and specifications.

• Work effectively with the Regional/Project Engineering teams to develop complete solutions utilizing Emerson products and services

• Coordinate and participate in customer meetings to clearly define scope, promote Emerson’s capabilities and expertise, and present offered solutions.

• Collaborate with other Emerson departments to drive solutions and provide support.

• Review customer orders, determine if the scope accurately reflects the offers, and prepare for order entry.

• Provide leadership support to the proposal team, including coaching, knowledge sharing, and process guidance.

Who You Are:

You understand the importance and interdependence of internal customer relationships, you scan the environment for new technical skills, knowledge, or capabilities that can benefit business and personal performance, and you persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks.

For This Role, You Will Need:- BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of related experience.
• Knowledge of Distributed Control Systems and/or PLCs.
• Knowledge and experience with application and process automation systems or distributed control systems.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and balance many activities to adjust quickly in a multifaceted environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:- Knowledge of the Ovation™ DCS.

• Process knowledge and control experience in the Power and/or Water Industries.
• Knowledge in proposal development, cost estimating, or project engineering.
• The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate high energy and drive in achieving the desired results.
• Demonstrate the need to know the latest on new technologies and make learning a priority.

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 $100,000- 130,000 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.