Who We Are:

Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner, delivering world-class automation solutions in the District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. Our diverse leadership and dedicated engineering team are committed to excellence and consistent growth. Our unique company culture, known as "The Thermo Way," strengthens our team by fostering an environment where all members perform their best.

Our commitment to being unified, dynamic, and delivering excellence is evident in how we build trusting relationships through connection and camaraderie, ability to adapt, and focus on integrity and success. These values guide our daily operations and interactions, setting the standard for our team's behavior. As we continue to grow and evolve, "The Thermo Way" supports our goals of becoming a world-class organization, ensuring employee success, customer success, and financial strength.

Job Summary:

As a Control Systems Project Engineer, you’ll own technical delivery and quality oversight for Mission Critical data center projects—while also developing, testing, and commissioning PLC/HMI applications. You will be the on-site Quality Control (QC) representative, drive the project Quality Control Plan (QCP), and partner with engineering, BIM, commissioning, and safety teams to ensure installations match approved drawings, submittals, and client expectations. You’ll lead FAT/startup, support field troubleshooting, and continuously improve process and product quality.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science; Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or other pertinent curriculum combined with relevant technical experience.
• 4+ years in control systems engineering, including field exposure.
• 2+ years in a lead or quality oversight role (Lead CSE, Quality Manager, or similar).
• Proven success managing QCPs and commissioning scope (FAT/SAT, L1–L3).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical & Quality Management:

• Quality Control Plan: Develop, implement, and maintain the project QCP aligned to client requirements and “The Thermo Way.”
• On-Site QC: Provide full-time, on-site quality oversight for all shifts; own inspections, corrective actions, documentation, and closeout.
• PLC/HMI Engineering:
  • Design, develop, and test PLC logic and HMI/SCADA graphics.
  • Configure, integrate, and validate I/O and networks; implement alarms, sequences, and interlocks.
  • Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and startup/commissioning (L1–L3).
  • Typical platforms may include Rockwell/Studio 5000, Schneider/Modicon (e.g., M580), AVEVA, and/or Ignition.

Inspections & Non-Conformance:

• Perform initial, follow-up, specialty, and final inspections; document in ACC Build (or equivalent).
• Log non-conformances, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), drive corrective/preventive actions, and track closure to priority timelines.

BIM & Commissioning Coordination:

• Participate in BIM clash-detection/resolution and maintain model updates per the BIM Execution Plan.
• Serve as QC liaison during commissioning (Levels 1–3), coordinating with third-party agents, field teams, and the owner.

Materials, Installation, and As-Builts:

• Verify that materials and field installations conform to approved shop drawings, submittals, and specs.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Archive all QC records—inspection logs, test reports, RCAs, and as-built documentation—for audit readiness.
• Deliver monthly QC performance reports as part of WIP/forecasting packages.
• Produce clear, proactive technical communications to customers and trade partners.

Project Engineering & Customer Service:

• Lead startup/commissioning activities; plan and execute FATs.
• Interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, instrument specs, and HMI/PLC applications; troubleshoot field issues.
• Ensure work is performed safely, on schedule, on budget, and to contractual requirements.

Supervisory & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Mentor junior engineers and field technicians on QC processes, commissioning, and PLC/HMI best practices.
• Coordinate quality/safety integration with the Subcontractor’s Safety Representative and Project Superintendent.
• Identify risks early, propose mitigation, and surface opportunities for process improvement and additional services.

Travel required:

• Overnight travel may be required up to 50%

On Call:

• On call rotation participation may be required based on location and client needs.

Work Authorization/Other Requirements:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the country where the position is located is required.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Fit for Duty at all times

Culture:

Model Thermo Systems core values of employee success, customer success and financial strength by:

• Seeking new and additional business through project change orders, additional services to existing customers, and referrals for new customers/projects. Drive financial success.
• Be a good teammate, support your colleagues, promote a positive atmosphere for those around you. Drive employee success.
• Go the extra mile for your customer, take ownership of their needs, over communicate. Drive customer success.
• Foster an environment of integrity, trust, collaboration, professionalism, serving one another, leading by example, and assuming good intent each and every day.

What You'll Get:

• Competitive salary, annual bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and business travel reimbursement: We appreciate our employees, and we make sure they know it.
• Benefits: We offer full-time employees multiple healthcare packages, including low-cost options.
• Casual Dress: Every day is "Casual Friday"; we want you to be comfortable when you come to work.
• Training: We offer in-house and factory technical training to keep our staff sharp.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We encourage academic advancement and professional credentialing.
• Vacation/Sick Time: We believe work-life balance is essential. Ensuring our employees have time to truly relax and recharge is important to us.
• Culture & Extras: We provide free lunches, regular team bonding & fun office events, and plenty of company swag.

Visit us at www.thermosystems.com to learn more!

Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.