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[Apply on Emerson Electric’s careers site →](https://hdjq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/26013021) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Emerson Electric](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/) / Power Generation Senior Engineer I ## Job description The SYSS Engineering Group in Latin America provides fully engineered control system solutions for power and process plants in the Americas. The group focuses on installing and replacing plant control systems with Emerson DCS’s (Delta V & Ovation), Reliability and SCADA Solutions providing engineering design, system integration, testing and commissioning services to deliver comprehensive solutions to our customers. The successful candidate will be an essential part of the group with responsibilities of participating in projects supporting regional offices such us Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and also US Offices. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Project Engineer role: With minimal direction can design some non-complex solutions. Designs and implements hardware database, logics, graphics and datalinks. With guidance selects hardware and software for project implementation. Review application documentation for quality, accuracy and completeness. Work closely with project technical leader/s to verify the project requirements are met accordingly. Solve technical problems through the combination of standard procedures, modifications of standard procedures, experience, or methods developed in previous assignments. Work closely with partners to meet the project requirements and deadlines. Consistently shows ability to accurately communicate with customers. Constantly works proactively and independently. Successful execution of assigned projects/services and ensure high customer satisfaction. Execute project tasks/site services according to quality, delivery date and assigned budget. Lead product enhancement and solution definitions when required by Innovative Projects Lead activities like factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, commissioning, and startup. Perform high expertise activities like loop tuning, turbine startups, advanced controls, prediction solutions and also support implementation of performance solutions. ### Technical Lead role Lead implementation team that works in different plant processes and applications (O&G, Chemical, Mining Power, etc.) participating in the project phases such as In-house Engineering, FAT and SAT). Successful execution of assigned projects and ensure high customer satisfaction. Supervise Subcontractors during Engineering, and Commissioning Phases Responsible of Functional Design (Hardware and Software) including reverse Engineering in Retrofit Projects Develop Implementation and Commissioning Plans and align them with Project Requirements Supervise Remote Engineering teams (India, Cluj, others) of big projects being able to oversee a groups of 25-30 Engineers Promote Adoption of Productivity tools as well as actively seek for alternatives to optimize Engineering hours and establish actions to increase projects profit. Validate Execution Strategy, Estimate Engineering Effort and Support Risk assessment for Project Pursuits Lead High Complexity Commissioning and Plant Startups and being able to act a Site Manager of a team of 10+ Engineers Solve technical problems through the combination of standard procedures, modifications of standard procedures, experience, or methods developed in previous assignments. Track project’s progress, budget performance and risk assessment and issue weekly reports. ### Constantly works proactively and independently Team Contribution - Actively participates SME teams and act as SME Leader in areas of expertise. - Mentor less experienced partners as required. - Contribute to update department’s technical documentation as required. - Participate in Continuous Improvement and Innovation activities. ### For This Role, You Will Need - Engineering degree in related field. - Travel time up-to 60%. - Intermediate level of English. - Portuguese is a plus. - 10+ years of experience in DCS or PLC/SCADA in Industrial Automation. - At least 6 Technical Lead roles of medium size projects (over 2000 I/O points) - Good interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. - A good business understanding and the ability to work effectively with internal and external customers. - 8+ Years of Power Industry experience is required with demonstrated expertise in Gas and Steam Turbine startup, commissioning, and performance testing ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 27, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 2, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 9, 2026 - Listed for: 13 days - Location: Escazú, San José, Costa Rica - Work arrangement: Hybrid[Apply on Emerson Electric’s careers site →](https://hdjq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/26013021) ## Hiring at Emerson Electric - Open jobs: 1,331 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 11, 2026 [All Emerson Electric jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Emerson Electric ### [Project Engineer Intermediate I](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/jobs/aef3315ecbb864d8b9f6/) Escazú, San José, Costa Rica ### [Project Engineer Intermediate II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/jobs/773db6a04e32bc3b7385/) Escazú, San José, Costa Rica ### [Project Manager II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/jobs/b59fd973126bc29cf179/) Escazú, San José, Costa Rica ### [Payroll Operations Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/jobs/6097b5b494f4c0c09eec/) Escazú, San José, Costa Rica ### [Principal Program Manager - Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/jobs/18b34f857f177de1b176/) Escazú, San José, Costa Rica ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Engineer Renewable Power Generation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aes/jobs/d9f38dcd228b6bb5342f/) AES · Kavarna ### [Business Development Manager - Power Generation Europe](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ecolab/jobs/559785f1f09a546bfdf6/) Ecolab · Llantrisant, United Kingdom ### [Vertical Account Manager - Power Generation, Siemens AB](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/026f1ff81525fab509c8/) Siemens ### [Senior Project Manager - Power Generation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/314a981299ddd1757b6f/) Siemens Energy ### [Director Onsite Power Generation Dallas Texas United States Chicago Illinois Denver Colorado New York Redwood City California Bellevue Washington Tampa Florida](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equinix/jobs/bdf490e5a9b80cbb5970/) Equinix [Operations jobs](/functions/operations/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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