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Emerson

Field Service Engineer – Power Plants

Emerson

. Work with the Sales team and customers to develop comprehensive project scopes for custom power and water applications .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining control systems for power and water applications, including project management and technical support. Strong ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal teams while managing project scopes and contractor evaluations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Control System DevelopmentProject ManagementDCS Controls ExperienceLadder Logic UnderstandingCustomer Relationship Management

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Hard Skills
Control System DatabasesCost EstimationTechnical Specification DevelopmentNetworking KnowledgeComputer AssemblyTroubleshootingP&ID Prints UnderstandingSAMA DiagramsRetrofit EngineeringInstallation Support
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsTeam Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringLegal Authorization to Work in the United States
Industry Keywords
Power PlantsWater/Wastewater TreatmentControl ExperienceProject CoordinationSite Walkdowns

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work with the Sales team and customers to develop comprehensive project scopes for custom power and water applications
  • Conduct site walkdowns and develop cost estimates for retrofit engineering and installation projects
  • Develop technical specifications and coordinate with third-party vendors
  • Evaluate contractor bids for installation work
  • Manage and coordinate regional projects, including planning and scheduling
  • Lead technical and project meetings and document outcomes
  • Design, review, implement, and test control systems for power and water applications
  • Develop and maintain control system databases, logic, and operator interfaces
  • Support installation, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer sites
  • Provide technical guidance and engineering support to customers and internal teams
  • Build and sustain customer relationships through professional verbal and written communication

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, related STEM degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 3 years of related experience
  • Working knowledge of power plants and all subsystems
  • Experience with DCS controls
  • Experience developing and maintaining control system databases, logic, and operator interfaces
  • Understanding of basic networking
  • Computer assembly and troubleshooting experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to travel up to 50–75% of the time; travel requirement will be seasonal
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
  • Working understanding of Ladder Logic, SAMA diagrams, and P&ID prints
  • Experience managing/coordinating projects
  • 5+ years of control experience in the power and water/wastewater treatment industries

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance plans
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee resource groups
  • Recognition programs
  • Flexible time off plans
  • Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
  • Vacation leave
  • Holiday leave
  • Mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities
  • Career development programs