Key skills
Hydroelectric Power SystemsPLC ProgrammingHMI ConfigurationControl System DesignCommunication NetworksProject ManagementProblem SolvingCollaborationAdaptabilityCommunication
About this role
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software, and they are seeking a Senior Hydro Controls Engineer to join their Hydro Controls Engineering team. This role involves leading engineering efforts for retrofit solutions within the North American hydro power industry, designing control systems, and serving as a subject matter expert for hydro-related control systems and plant operations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead engineering efforts for retrofit solutions within the North American hydro power industry
- Design and develop Hydro Governor and Plant Control systems
- Interpret technical specifications to create mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical control solutions
- Program and adapt control logic styles, including Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Flow Diagrams
- Work with electrical and hydraulic schematics to ensure accurate system integration
- Configure and adapt PLC and HMI software for custom applications
- Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and commission systems at customer sites
- Develop control narratives and hardware/software test procedures
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for hydro-related control systems and plant operations
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, a technical field, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of experience in controls and automation
- Hands-on experience with design and commissioning of control systems for hydro power plants and turbine governor systems
- Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming/configuration (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider) and/or DCS systems
- Knowledge of communication networks such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and DNP3
- Ability to serve as the primary technical contact for customers
- Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically to support projects
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
- 10+ years of relevant experience in controls and automation
- Ability to analyze and implement engineering designs for logic or digital circuitry, motor controls, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems
- Experience with pumped storage station controls
- Emerson Ovation experience