Project Engineer I

Job Summary

Emerson Flow controls is where technology and engineering come together to create solutions for the benefit of our customers, driven without compromise for a world in action.

The Project Engineer has the responsibility for the execution of Customer projects. This includes having a complete understanding of the project scope and requirements and having shared ownership for timely approvals, timely delivery, profitability, price uplift and MRO handoff. The Project engineer has responsibility for developing the Project Plan and is responsible to the Customer, the Contractor, the Impact Partner or Sales Office and the Company for overall success and execution of the project.

This job is based in FCEC, Chennai India and will be participating in projects in Emerson MEA and in other offices in Emerson as needed.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Assist PM in KOB1 - large, highly complex, and multi-national project during pursuit and execution phases as well as own KOB2 projects (medium complex projects).
• Support PM to lead a virtual Multi-Functions Project Team from different groups (GPP/GIS, Sales office, Order Administration, Engineering, Drafting, Specification Analyst, Project Procurement, Manufacturing & Intercompany project management) throughout the life of the KOB2 project.
• Support PM in leading the quotation strategy meetings with Project Team & sets proposal schedule with due dates for KOB2 projects.

• Support the PM in negotiation of the initial scope of the project, change orders, progress payments, understand commercial terms and conditions and all additions or expansions to the project with the Customer, Impact Partner/Sales Office and Global Industry Sales personnel.

• Quote and own the Lead-Time and Comments to the Manufacturing Specs during the pursuit phase

  • Approve the lead-time commitment, especially during negotiations
  • Approve any deviations to the Comments to the Manufacturing Specs and understand comments to the Commercial T&C's, Legal T&C's and Technical Product Spec
  • Participate in joint project review/discussion with the pursuit team

• Support in internal and external communication meetings at End User / EPC locations/countries, intercompany locations to ensure alignment on project schedule & execution plan

• Participate in the Customer Post Award meeting (or Pre-PO meeting) with end users / EPCs when the order is committed to Emerson

• Participate in the Internal Kick-off Meeting with Virtual Project Teams (Project Pipe Team) and resource managers to resolve all open issues and provide clarity to the Execution Plan

• Coordinate the Pre Inspection meeting with the end user's Inspector, EPC QC team, TPIs and achieve clarity to the inspection requirements and process.

• Work with the Project team to conduct & complete the PO-to-Quote reconciliation process, which includes resolving all issues prior to PO Acceptance.

• Work with PM & Resources Managers to develop the overall Project Plan that includes schedules, milestones, procurement strategy, execution strategy, financial targets, resources, communications and considerations of risks.

• Ensure the project team is aligned with project plan & conduct regular progress reviews meetings with them

• Ensure alignment with the Customer on the Fisher Commitment Dates and the Customer PO Dates including milestone dates for drawing and procedure submittals, drawing and procedures approvals, equipment inspection notifications, and "Ready for Inspection" dates.

• Effectively provide support to Virtual Project Team (Project Pipe Team) including plant project personnel who are responsible for executing portions of the project. Provide performance evaluations on the projects handled.

• Keep updating the financial targets and metrics for the project with the help of the Project Financial Analyst.

• Coordinate manufacturing sites by taking into account material costs, project site location and best cost country capabilities through effective planning, scheduling and management. Interface with project procurement manager, factory project teams and Interco project teams for this purpose.

• Interface and continuously communicate with the Customer, Contractor and LBP throughout the life of the project to provide updates, milestones, and progress.

• Work with the KOB3 Team, LBPs to finalize completion of the project including the MRO handoff and documentation.
• Conduct close-out meetings with customers, EPCs once the execution is completed.

Who you are:

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or Chemical Engineering
• Experience in Control Valves field preferred.
• 1 to 3 years' experience in customer facing Project Management role, Inside Sales, &

Application Engineering in industrial valves business environment / field measuring instruments / Metering integrators / OEMs in Measurement & Flow metering. Valves business includes automated & engineered pipeline valves, control valves, and safety relief valves. Customers serviced to include End Users / EPC Contractors in process industries (eg: Oil & Gas, Petrochemical & refining & Power).

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Good listening skills and relationship-building
• Good presentation and digital capabilities (MS Office, Power BI)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage ambiguities, Planning & Aligning, Collaborating with different teams, Courage in decisions.

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.

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