Engineering Project Manager - Renewables
Emerson Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Automation Machinery Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
You will lead and manage the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects including hydro, solar, battery, and wind applications from planning through commissioning. This involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets and schedules, and building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline with at least 3 years of project management experience. Strong organizational skills, the ability to travel up to 20%, and legal authorization to work in the United States are required.
Benefits
Full description
If you are a Project Management professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. Based in our Cranberry Township, PA office, you will lead and manage the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects across hydro, solar, battery, and wind applications.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver innovative solutions that help power generation facilities operate at peak performance. From project planning and procurement through commissioning, closeout, and warranty support, you will play a key role in driving successful project outcomes while contributing to the growth of Emerson's renewable energy business.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and budgets to ensure successful project delivery.
- Establish clear project expectations and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project goals.
- Coordinate and oversee the activities of engineering, electrical, mechanical, and specialty subcontractors.
- Manage project documentation, including contracts, change orders, proposals, correspondence, compliance records, and project archives.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks while collaborating with technical teams to develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Anticipate and address scope changes, facilitating productive discussions and negotiations to support project success.
- Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships through proactive communication and responsiveness.
- Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of quality and execution.
- Lead pre-bid meetings, site visits, project kickoff meetings, and project review sessions.
- Partner with Sales and other business teams to support proposal development and guide opportunities through the bidding process.
- Share lessons learned and provide recommendations that continuously improve project execution practices.
Who You Are:
You anticipate customer needs and provide services that are beyond customer expectations. You lay out a thorough schedule and list steps for achieving objectives. You actively listen and check for understanding.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Business, other technical discipline or equivalent
- 3+ years of technical project management experience
- Strong autonomous work ethic combined with self-directed leadership skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Comprehensive understanding of standard proposal development tools and processes
- Able to travel up to 20%
- Legal authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Experience with Control Systems or Power generation industry
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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WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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ABOUT EMERSON
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
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