Installation Design Engineer

Emerson Group

$88K — $105K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 years of related experience
  • Experience in electrical design and migration
  • Knowledge of instrumentation signal varieties and field wiring
  • Expertise in electrical hardware selection and layout
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar design software
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop electrical control system solutions to enhance customer operations
  • Create and revise electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and installation design packages
  • Perform field assessments, wire audits, and system verification activities
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on control system architectures
  • Support customer installations from startup to troubleshooting
  • Provide technical leadership for contractors during project installations
  • Manage multiple projects while maintaining strong customer relationships
  • Partner across teams to ensure successful project outcomes

Benefits

  • Variety of medical insurance plans including dental and vision coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Employee resource groups for community and support
  • Recognition programs for employee achievements
  • Flexible time off plans including paid parental leave and vacation
Full Job Description
Job Description

We9re seeking an Installation Design Engineer to join our Thermal Power Solutions team in Cranberry Township, PA. In this role, you9ll help lead the modernization of control systems for power generation and renewable energy facilities across North America. You9ll collaborate with experienced engineers, work directly with customers, and contribute to high-impact projects that improve reliability, efficiency, and operational performance for essential industries.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex engineering challenges, gain exposure to cutting-edge automation technologies, and see your designs come to life from concept through commissioning. Whether you9re passionate about power generation, industrial automation, renewable energy, or control systems modernization, you9ll be part of a team where your expertise helps shape the future of critical infrastructure.

If you9re looking for meaningful work, technical challenges, career growth, and the chance to make a real-world impact, we9d love to hear from you.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL:
  • Design and develop electrical control system solutions that enhance the reliability, safety, and performance of customer operations.
  • Create and revise electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and installation design packages for large-scale automation projects.
  • Perform field assessments, wire audits, and system verification activities to support retrofit and modernization initiatives.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop control system architectures and I/O designs.
  • Support customer installations through startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
  • Provide technical leadership and oversight for contractors during project installation.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong customer relationships and delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
  • Partner with engineering, project management, manufacturing, and service teams to ensure successful project outcomes.


WHO YOU ARE: You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations. You display a can-do attitude in good and bad times. You adjust communication to fit the audience and the message.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:
  • Bachelor9s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of related experience
  • Experience in Electrical design and migration
  • Knowledge of instrumentation signal varieties and field wiring
  • Experience with electrical hardware selection and layout
  • AutoCAD or similar experience and expertise
  • Comfortable traveling up to 30%
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART:
  • Familiarity with Ovation, WDPF, and other DCS and PLC manufacturers I/O and cabinet layouts.
  • Construction and installation management experience.


Our Culture & Commitment to You

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 family9s 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.

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