Hiring: Senior Controls Engineer - Gas Turbine Solutions Company: Emerson Location: Latham, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:55:28 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : CPT, Systems Integration About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience in controls engineering, automation, power generation, or a related industrial environment. Required Skills: •Powering the world. Protecting its most vital resources. •What if your next engineering challenge helped modernize some of North America's most critical power generation assets? •Emerson Power & Water Solutions is a global leader in power and water automation •, trusted across more than 60 countries and supporting over •4 million MW of generating capacity worldwide •. As power producers work to modernize aging infrastructure, improve reliability, and strengthen grid resilience, Emerson engineers are helping shape the future of power generation through advanced automation and control technologies. •Emerson is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer - Gas Turbine Solutions to join our team in Latham, NY. •If you enjoy solving difficult technical problems, working alongside experienced controls professionals, and seeing your engineering solutions deployed in real-world operating power plants, we'd love to hear from you. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Engineering, related STEM field, or equivalent combination of education and experience •Understanding of control logic development, process automation principles, and troubleshooting methodologies. •Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions. •Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders. •Demonstrated capacity to travel up to 20% throughout North America to support customer projects. •Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. 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. •Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. •Knowledge of gas turbine control philosophies, including startup sequencing, combustion control, fuel management, load control, turbine protection systems, and performance optimization. Compensation: •$90,100 - $128,700 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!