Senior Field Service Engineer – Water/Wastewater

Emerson

. Provide on-site technical support, including hands-on instruction, maintenance procedure development and refinement, quality control testing, and product commissioning .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing technical support and leading field activities for control systems in the water/wastewater industry, with a strong focus on installation, maintenance, and quality control. Proficient in programming PLC and DCS software to enhance system reliability and performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical SupportPLC ProgrammingDCS Software ExperienceWater/Wastewater Industry ExperienceField Activity Coordination

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Hard Skills

Technical SupportPLC ProgrammingDCS SoftwareQuality Control TestingMaintenance Procedure DevelopmentProduct CommissioningSystem Reliability DocumentationInstallation and Startup SupportModification and Repair of Control SystemsRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCustomer LiaisonProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Water/Wastewater IndustryControl SystemsSubsystemsTechnical ResourceContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide on-site technical support, including hands-on instruction, maintenance procedure development and refinement, quality control testing, and product commissioning
Lead and coordinate field activities for installation, modification, and repair of control systems, subsystems, and related equipment
Serve as a technical resource and customer liaison, collaborating with internal teams to resolve system and equipment challenges
Document service activities, issues, root causes, and work performed to support continuous improvement and system reliability
Support installation, startup, and operation of DCS, subsystems, and related equipment at wastewater facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or a similar technical educational curriculum, or relevant experience in lieu of education
5+ years of related experience
Experience working in the water/wastewater industry
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Primarily local travel within the Seattle area, with travel outside the region as needed
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Experience programming with PLC and/or DCS software (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance plans
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Employee recognition
Flexible time off plans
Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
Vacation leave
Holiday leave
Mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities
Ongoing career development programs