Associate Field Service Engineer

Power & Water Solutions Engineer

At Emerson, we help customers in the world's most crucial industries tackle the challenges of modern life. Be a part of a team that drives innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. The Power & Water Solutions business focuses on upgrading existing power plant systems with industry leading automation controls and instrumentation to promote sustainability and longevity of our North American power grid.

If you are looking for an opportunity to travel, learn, and grow professionally, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you!

Based in our Southwest Regional Office in the Greater Houston Area, you will be part of a global team that performs a variety of complex engineering functions related to installation, service, and maintenance of our software/services for the power, renewables, water & wastewater treatment markets. You will be in a customer-facing position providing support for PLCs and or DCS systems, and provide direct engineering advisory assistance to the customer, and liaison within the company, on issues dealing with the equipment or related matters.

This role requires extensive travel up to 80%, to include overnights (often 1-3 weeks at a time during spring and fall outage season), and some weekends. This position offers a Hybrid Work Option when not traveling.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Work with your team to analyze and tackle engineering problems associated with field installation and operation of life sustaining, industrial control systems.
• Assist in carrying out more sophisticated engineering assignments under the direction of a more senior field engineer.
• Provide hands-on training to our customers on-site or in a factory acceptance test (FAT).
• Support customer installations with Emerson product configuration, testing, and commissioning.
• Develop and maintain good customer relations from the small rural power producers to billion-dollar critical infrastructure suppliers in metropolitan areas.
• Participate in the writing, review, and revision of field/operational manuals based on your hands-on work with these systems.
• Participate in team assignments sought at problem resolution, project/product familiarization and product testing and evaluation.

Who You Are: You understand the importance and interdependence of internal customer relationships, you scan the environment for new technical skills, knowledge, or capabilities that can benefit business or personal performance and you know to prepare for unexpected outcomes and try different solutions.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering computer science, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Comprehensive troubleshooting skills.
• This position requires up to 80% travel, typically one week in duration with heavy travel more likely during the power systems outage season in the spring and fall.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Industrial controls' experience in one of the industries we serve. We provide on the job training, building on your solid blend of education and experience is a validated path to success.

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.