Lead Engineer

Emerson
EngineeringJob category
EngineeringResponsible for the coordination of all technical activities on assigned projects including the FEED, system design, implementation, factory acceptance test (FAT) phases and the site acceptance test (SAT) phases.
Ensure timely and efficient completion of project engineering work, following Emerson Process Management's global resources and standards, while meeting specific quality, budget, and schedule goals. Coordinate in detail the project team.
The Lead Engineer will apply their skills and experience to help the sales and proposals team pursue new business opportunities, ultimately contributing to overall business growth objectives.
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Who You Are:
You show consistency between words and actions. You anticipate customer needs and provide services that are beyond customer expectations. You readily action new challenges, without unnecessary planning. You maintain a positive attitude despite adversity. You pursue everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish.
For This Role, You Will Need:
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
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 recognise the importance of employee wellbeing.
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.
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.
Ensure timely and efficient completion of project engineering work, following Emerson Process Management's global resources and standards, while meeting specific quality, budget, and schedule goals. Coordinate in detail the project team.
The Lead Engineer will apply their skills and experience to help the sales and proposals team pursue new business opportunities, ultimately contributing to overall business growth objectives.
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Customer Relations - supports the relevant Project Manager in understanding, leading and achieving each customer's expectations
- Handles engineering activities, using proactive methods and resources to minimize costs, enforce to schedules, and maintain high-quality outcomes.
- Assists Project Manager in crafting project schedule, providing updates on resource needs, progress, and risks for Lead Engineer's engineering work.
- Facilitates communication between team members and customers, providing essential details for assigned work.
- Procurement - supports the Project Lead or Project Manager in the development of the procurement list, including detailed specifications for any sub-contracted works and services where relevant, along with required delivery dates
- Leading project scope - comprehends the work scope for assigned engineering tasks and ensures its timely delivery within the specified budget and schedule. Promptly communicates any modifications initiated by the customer to the respective Project Manager.
- HSE/Quality control - ensures that all engineering activities are undertaken in accordance with the Company's quality control processes and that the relevant standard is achieved - adheres to company's and customer HSEQ standards at all times
- Team building - supports the Project Manager in the creation of an inclusive and supportive environment for all personnel within the project team and actively support team members in achieving any personal development objectives that may have been set for the project
- Proposals/sales support - actively contributes to any assigned bid activities to ensure that the customer's requirements are fully understood and that innovative and cost effective solutions are proposed
- Suppliers help the Project Manager handle external parties involved in the project. They include product vendors, sub-contractors, other Emerson teams, and third parties working for the customer. They provide products and services for the Lead Engineer's assigned work.
- Technical knowledge - acquires, maintains and actively shares knowledge and experience with the engineering team and the wider organisation
Who You Are:
You show consistency between words and actions. You anticipate customer needs and provide services that are beyond customer expectations. You readily action new challenges, without unnecessary planning. You maintain a positive attitude despite adversity. You pursue everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Engineering degree, state-certified technician, completed vocational training or equivalent knowledge
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience with a proven track record of handling system design, implementation and factory/site acceptance test phases of projects (process automation, systems and instrumentation)
- Extensive experience with direct customer contact and managing expectations
- Local language skills with proficient English (verbal and written); excellent communicator
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
- Ability and talent to lead a technical team - with leadership experience preferred
- Ability to work independently and within defined timelines
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 recognise the importance of employee wellbeing.
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.
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.
JOB SUMMARY
Lead Engineer

Emerson
Les Bons Villers
20 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Lead Engineer