If you are an Engineering professional seeking an opportunity to grow and drive solutions across both the power and water automation industries, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our **Cranberry Township, PA** office the **Sr.** **Proposal Engineer** will be part of the Lifecycle Proposals team and will work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Engineering to develop Ovation solutions for customers across North America. You will also assist with leading & mentoring our proposals process & application team by supporting our Ovation Advantage program (providing solutions in control modernization, control subsystem replacements, and ancillary systems integration). 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:** + Develop clear, accurate technical proposals based on customer needs, requirements, and specifications. + Have extensive knowledge of various plant applications within the power and/or water industries. + Provide leadership support to the proposal team, including coaching, knowledge sharing, and process guidance. + Continually expand knowledge of Ovation products, services, and support offerings. + Expand your knowledge of Emerson products, services, and support offerings to deliver high‑value, customer‑centric proposals. + Work effectively with the Regional/Project Engineering teams to develop complete solutions utilizing Emerson products and services + Coordinate and participate in customer meetings to clarify scope, share expertise, and present solution recommendations. + Collaborate with other Emerson departments to drive solutions and provide support. + Review customer orders to ensure alignment with proposed scope and prepare documentation for order entry. **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 and personal performance, and you persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. **For This Role, You Will Need:** + BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Minimum of seven (7) years of related experience. + Familiarity or experience with process automation systems or industrial control systems. + Experience applying technical knowledge within complex industrial or automation environments. + Ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and adapt in a fast‑moving environment. + Strong initiative and a drive to deliver high‑quality results. + Legal authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position. + Ability to travel up to 5%. **Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:** + Experience working effectively across multiple teams in a large, matrixed organization. + Experience with Emerson’s Ovation technologies. **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 (https://www.emerson.com/en-us/about-us/living-our-purpose) . \#LI-MS11 **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. **Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation** If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com . **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! **No calls or agencies please.** **Requisition ID** : 26000690 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.