Project and Commissioning Engineer - Water Solutions

EmersonSan Francisco🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 7, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

San Francisco, United States

Posted

13 hours ago

Job Description

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 Francisco, 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
5+ years of related experience in an engineering environment
Previous experience working with control systems in addition to prior commissioning experience
Ability to work in both an office and field setting, depending on project execution phase
Ability to travel up to 10% 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
Experience in Water or Wastewater industry

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 $85,000 - $115,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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.

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