Senior Field Service Engineer - Water/Wastewater
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About this opportunity
If you are a Controls Engineering / Field Service Engineering professional looking to grow and make a meaningful impact on essential infrastructure, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. Based in Seattle, WA, as a Sr. Field Engineer you will be part of a team of customer support engineers focused on solving engineering challenges related to the installation, startup, and operation of distributed control systems (DCS), sub-systems, and related equipment at wastewater facilities.
This is a hands-on, site-based role where you will work closely with customer teams to troubleshoot issues, support system performance, and maintain reliable plant operations in a live environment. You will collaborate with a team of engineers dedicated to solving real-world operational challenges across critical infrastructure.
**This position supports King County wastewater facilities (Brightwater, West Point, and South Plant) and is primarily on-site. Candidates should live within approximately one hour of the service area.**
At Emerson Power & Water Solutions, we help customers in the world’s most crucial industries tackle the challenges of modern life. You are part of the team that drives innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable.
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In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Provide on-site technical support through a variety of related functions such as delivering hands-on instruction to customer personnel, developing and refining maintenance procedures, and performing quality control testing and product commissioning
Lead and coordinate field activities by guiding customer personnel through the installation, modification, and repair of control systems, subsystems, and related equipment
Serve as a key technical resource and trusted partner to customers, offering engineering expertise and acting as a liaison with internal teams to resolve system and equipment-related challenges
Document service activities clearly and accurately, including detailed reporting on issues encountered, root causes identified, and work performed to support continuous improvement and system reliability
Who You Are:
You understand the importance and interdependence of internal customer relationships. You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities and you acquire data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems.
For This Role, You Will Need:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or a similar technical educational curriculum, or relevant experience in lieu of education.
5+ years of related experience.
Experience working in the water/wastewater industry
Be able to travel up to 20% of the time. Travel for this role is primarily local within the Seattle area, with travel outside the region as needed
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
Experience programming with PLC and/or DCS software.
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $95,000- 140,000, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.
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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