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About the job

If you are an Engineering professional looking for an opportunity to grow while making an impact in the critical life-sustaining water industry , Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you with our Power and Water Solutions team! You will join our team in San Diego, CA, and lead project engineering and commissioning of Distributed Control System projects for the water and wastewater industries.

You will be an essential part of the Water Solutions group, driving best-in-class solutions to our customers across North America.

Come join us! In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Manage the engineering design and commissioning of water and wastewater projects.

Provide direct engineering advisory assistance to the customer, serving as a liaison within the company on issues dealing with equipment or related matters.

Direct the efforts of personnel engaged in installation of control systems, subsystems, equipment, or their routine modification/repair.

Develop and track project and commissioning plans and ensure deadlines are met

Proactively estimate and communicate project resource needs.

Track project commissioning plans ensure deadlines are met.

Closely monitor project financials to ensure completion on budget and schedule.

Optimize the utilization of global resources on engineering activities in support of project objectives

Identify and support opportunities for business efficiency and growth.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, A/E firms and customer to help identify key solutions to customer concerns

Who You Are:

You anticipate customer needs and provide services that are beyond customer expectations. You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. You partner with others to get work done. For This Role, You Will Need:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a similar technical educational curriculum, or significant relevant experience in lieu of education

2+ years of related experience in an engineering environment

Previous experience working with control systems, including hands on commissioning experience

Ability to work in both an office and field setting, depending on project execution phase

Ability to travel up to 20% in North America

Legal authorization to work in the United States -sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering

5+ years of related experience in an engineering environment

Experience in Water or Wastewater industry

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 family’s 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.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: We pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during the annual merit review process. The total target comp range for this position is $90,000 - $150,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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