[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Emerson Electric jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Emerson Electric · Pittsburgh, PA # Hydro Solutions Engineer Pittsburgh, PA, United States Hybrid Operations Listed on Emerson Electric’s official careers site. Posted August 24, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Emerson Electric’s careers site →](https://hdjq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/26007717) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Emerson Electric](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/) / Hydro Solutions Engineer ## Job description If you are a hydroelectric power industry expert who is passionate about renewable energy, automation, and helping customers solve complex technical and business challenges, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! As Hydropower Solutions Engineer you will serve as a trusted advisor to customers and internal stakeholders, leading the development of strategic solutions for hydroelectric generation projects. You will focus on Renewable Energy and Hydropower, work closely with customers, sales, business development, proposal teams, and execution organizations to define solution strategies, establish project scope, and position Emerson for success on large capital and EPC projects. You will leverage your hydro industry expertise to guide technical and commercial decision-making, develop repeatable solution frameworks, and help expand Emerson's renewable energy business. This position can be located in our Blue Bell, PA, Cranberry Township, PA, Amherst, WI, Novi, MI, or Charlotte, NC office. At Emerson Power & Water Solutions, we help customers in the world’s most critical industries address the challenges of modern life. As an industry-leading controls automation company, we drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, and more sustainable! Emerson’s five decades of power and water expertise embedded within the Ovation™ distributed control system (DCS) forms a reliable and innovative platform that evolves with rapidly changing technology to help improve plant reliability. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Serve as a technical and industry leader for hydroelectric opportunities throughout the proposal lifecycle. Lead strategic pursuit planning for large and complex hydro projects. Collaborate with customers, consultants, EPC contractors, and internal stakeholders to define project scope, execution strategies, and technical requirements. Develop solution architectures for hydro modernization, rehabilitation, greenfield, and brownfield projects involving plant control systems, SCADA, DCS, instrumentation, and mechanical solutions. Assess commercial and technical risks, identify differentiators, and recommend strategies that improve project competitiveness and profitability. Partner with proposal teams to develop technical approaches, scope definitions, project assumptions, and value propositions. Present solution strategies, technical concepts, and business benefits to customers, executive leadership, and key decision makers. Develop and maintain standard solution templates, estimating tools, cost and price benchmarks, technical standards, and best practices to improve consistency, efficiency, and quality. Monitor industry trends, market drivers, competitive activity, and emerging hydro technologies. ### Who You Are You are a recognized technical expert who combines deep industry knowledge with strong business acumen. You build credibility quickly with customers and stakeholders and are comfortable influencing decisions without direct authority. You excel in ambiguous environments, develop practical strategies for complex challenges, and effectively communicate technical concepts to both engineering and executive audiences. You continuously seek opportunities to improve processes, develop reusable tools, and create scalable solutions that support business growth. ### For This Role, You Will Need Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, related technical degree, or equivalent experience. Minimum 10 years of experience in the hydroelectric power industry. Experience with industrial automation, control systems, SCADA, DCS, PLCs, and digital technologies used in power generation facilities. Proven ability to develop technical strategies, define project scope, and support complex customer pursuits. Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills. Ability to travel up to 20%. Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. ### Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or Power Engineering. 15 years of experience in the hydroelectric power industry. Experience supporting large EPC or design-build projects within the hydroelectric power industry. Experience developing technical proposals, project estimates, and commercial strategies. Knowledge of turbine-generator systems, governors, excitation systems, protection systems, substations, and plant electrical infrastructure. Familiarity with North American hydroelectric market participants, regulatory frameworks, and industry standards. Experience developing organizational tools, templates, technical standards, and solution development processes. ### 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. Learn more about our Culture & Values. #LI-MS11 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 24, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 56 days - Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States - Work arrangement: Hybrid[Apply on Emerson Electric’s careers site →](https://hdjq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/26007717) ## More jobs at Emerson Electric ### [Associate Field Service Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/jobs/d9f8f647a72393a5bc35/) Pittsburgh, PA, United States ### [Associate Project Engineer, High Performance Control Room Solutions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/jobs/f01b0cb543622523f1c4/) Pittsburgh, PA, United States ### [Associate Projects Engineer - Networking](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/jobs/d4c845f72f4a7f609125/) Pittsburgh, PA, United States ### [Controls & Automation Engineer - Power Retrofit](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/jobs/0542f061f2d03bfe8be3/) Pittsburgh, PA, United States ### [Controls Engineer - Hydro Power Projects](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/jobs/44c46fb711d42303e5a2/) Pittsburgh, PA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Technical Solutions Engineer (Workbench)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/0b0ace2dde8b9b9930ee/) Alphabet · Dallas, Texas ### [Retrofit Solutions Engineer I](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/607f7211cc83d32eafd5/) AIRBUS · Mobile Area, AL ### [CPQ Solutions Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/9fd73d9afbf3ab5dcffc/) Genuine Parts · Cedar Rapids, IA ### [AI Engineer- Enterprise Solutions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sterling-construction/jobs/c2ee1b42edf2e2e4c245/) Sterling Construction · Draper, UT ### [AI Engineer- Enterprise Solutions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sterling-construction/jobs/936d3c8df723a3e4dc0a/) Sterling Construction · Kennesaw, GA OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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