Early Career Field Service Engineer, Power & Water Solutions

EmersonCranberry Township🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 11, 2026

Quick Overview

Salary

$75k - $80k/yr

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Cranberry Township, United States

Posted

3 weeks ago

Job Description

Powering the world. Protecting its most vital resources.

The future needs engineers who are ready to get out in the field, solve real-world problems, and make an impact.
What if your first engineering role took you beyond the office and directly into the facilities that power communities and provide clean water every day?

At Emerson's Power & Water Solutions, you'll work on technology that supports some of the world's most critical infrastructure. Our industry-leading automation and control solutions help power generation and water treatment facilities operate more safely, efficiently, and sustainably across North America.

https://www.emerson.com/en-us/automation/ovation

As an Early Career Field Service Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to work from Cranberry Township, PA, or one of our regional offices in Tinley Park, IL, Charlotte, NC, Warren, NJ, Houston, TX, or Riverside, CA. In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting customer sites, commissioning advanced automation systems, troubleshooting complex technical challenges, and helping bring critical infrastructure projects to life.

This is more than a traditional engineering role. You'll travel, solve problems in real time, work alongside experienced engineers, and see firsthand how your work helps deliver reliable power and clean water to communities across the country.

Through structured training, mentorship, and exposure to industry-leading technologies including virtualization, simulation, and remote support platforms, you'll build the skills and experience needed to launch a rewarding engineering career.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Support the installation, startup, commissioning, and maintenance of advanced automation and control systems at customer sites
Work directly with customers to troubleshoot technical challenges and deliver effective solutions
Learn industry-leading technologies through hands-on field experience and mentorship from experienced engineers
Assist with system testing, quality assurance activities, and performance evaluations
Provide on-site and remote support during project implementation and system upgrades
Participate in customer training sessions and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and customers to ensure successful project execution
Develop strong technical, problem-solving, and customer relationship skills through real-world experience
Contribute to the improvement of operational procedures, field documentation, and best practices
Build a deep understanding of critical infrastructure systems that support power generation and water treatment operations

Who You Are:

You encourage open dialogue to discuss alternative perspectives. You break down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions. You have great listening skills and enjoy building relationships with others. You readily tackle new challenges and stay focused when solving complex problems in dynamic environments.

For This Role, You Will Need:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of engineering fundamentals, design principles, and problem-solving methodologies
Strong analytical thinking and a passion for troubleshooting technical challenges
Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new technologies
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to travel up to 80% as required

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

Internship, co-op, research, capstone, or other hands-on technical project experience
Exposure to automation, controls, software, simulation, or related technologies
Experience working on team-based projects
Leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, volunteer activities, or engineering clubs
Passion for technology, innovation, and continuous learning

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary for this role ranges from $75,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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.