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Emerson

Project Engineer – Intermediate

Emerson

. Design, configure, and implement industrial automation and control system solutions for power and process industry applications .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeEscazú • Costa RicaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing industrial automation solutions, with a strong focus on project execution, system integration, and customer collaboration. Proficient in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex automation projects across various process industries.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Industrial AutomationDistributed Control System (DCS)PLC ProgrammingSCADA SystemsProject Management

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Hard Skills
Electrical EngineeringMechatronics EngineeringSystem IntegrationTesting and CommissioningControl System MigrationTechnical DocumentationEngineering PlanningRisk AssessmentProject Execution ProcessesContinuous Improvement Initiatives
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingCommunicationCollaborationCustomer-Facing SkillsMentoring
Tools & Technologies
Emerson DeltaV™Ovation™Reliability SolutionsProductivity ToolsProcess Improvement Best Practices
Industry Keywords
Power GenerationOil and GasMiningChemicalsManufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design, configure, and implement industrial automation and control system solutions for power and process industry applications
  • Develop and maintain hardware configurations, databases, control strategies, graphics, communications interfaces, and system integrations
  • Support selection and application of hardware and software solutions meeting project and customer requirements
  • Review technical documentation for quality, accuracy, and completeness throughout the project lifecycle
  • Collaborate with project leaders, engineering teams, and customers to achieve project objectives
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges using established methodologies and engineering expertise
  • Execute project activities in alignment with quality standards, schedules, and budgets
  • Lead or support Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, commissioning, and plant startup
  • Develop new technical solutions and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Lead multidisciplinary automation implementation project teams across power, oil and gas, mining, chemical, and manufacturing industries
  • Develop implementation, commissioning, and execution strategies
  • Coordinate and provide technical guidance to remote engineering teams, contractors, and project stakeholders
  • Monitor project progress, engineering effort, risks, and budget performance
  • Promote productivity tools, best practices, and process improvements
  • Build customer relationships through communication, technical expertise, and successful project delivery
  • Share knowledge, mentor team members, and support technical capability development
  • Maintain and enhance engineering standards, procedures, and technical documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Electromechanical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant professional experience
  • Minimum of 6 years of professional experience delivering industrial automation, Distributed Control System (DCS), PLC, or SCADA projects
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience supporting engineering design, system integration, testing, commissioning, and startup activities
  • Ability to lead technical workstreams, coordinate project activities, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • B1 English proficiency with strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 60% as required by project and customer needs
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and customer-facing skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality, safety, and customer satisfaction
  • Experience working with project documentation, technical specifications, and project execution processes
  • Experience with Emerson DeltaV™, Ovation™, Reliability Solutions, or other industrial automation platforms
  • Experience leading automation projects of moderate to high complexity in process industries
  • Knowledge of retrofit and modernization projects, including control system migration and reverse engineering activities
  • Experience leading FAT, SAT, commissioning, and plant startup activities
  • Experience supervising contractors, remote engineering teams, or multidisciplinary project teams
  • Portuguese language proficiency
  • Familiarity with project estimation, risk assessment, engineering planning, and execution strategy development
  • Experience supporting customers across power generation, oil and gas, mining, chemicals, or manufacturing industries

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive benefits plans
  • Variety of medical insurance plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee resource groups
  • Recognition programs
  • Flexible time off plans
  • Vacation and holiday leave
  • Career development through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities
  • Award-winning employee development programs
  • Inclusive and diverse workplace culture