Project Engineer

Location: Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Analyze customer specifications, grid code requirements, and project technical requirements, and translate them into effective control system solutions.

• Design and develop control logic for the Plant Power Controller (PPC), Energy Management System (EMS), and other plant-level control functions on the Ovation Platform.

• Configure and implement project-specific applications within the Ovation Green SCADA system, including system integration, HMI development, alarm management, data acquisition, and reporting functions.

• Perform system testing, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning activities to ensure successful project delivery.

• Support project execution to ensure technical deliverables are completed on schedule, within scope, and in compliance with customer requirements and applicable standards.

 

Who You Are:

You gain insight into customer needs. You efficiently communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. You build collaboration allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives!

 

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Engineering, Power Systems, or related discipline.

• Strong understanding of power system control functions, including power control and grid support functions.

• Knowledge of renewable energy plant operation, including PV, BESS, and hybrid power plant applications.

• Hands-on experience with PPC, EMS, and Hybrid applications for utility-scale renewable energy projects.

• Experience in SCADA system design, HMI development, and system integration.

• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols, including Modbus TCP/IP, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850, and OPC UA.

• Able to travel internationally regularly and provide on-site engineering services

• Fluent in English.
   

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience in grid dispatch control systems or microgrid energy management and control systems is preferred.

• Experience with power system applications for AI Data Centers (AIDC) is preferred.

 

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 competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, 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.

About Us

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.

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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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The Project Engineer is responsible for the engineering and implementation of control systems for utility-scale renewable energy projects, including photovoltaic (PV), battery energy storage systems (BESS), and hybrid power plants. This role involves plant control system design, control logic development, SCADA interface configuration, system integration, testing, site commissioning, and technical coordination throughout the project lifecycle.