Who We Are:

Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner delivering world-class automation in Mission Critical, District Energy, and Life Sciences. Our culture—The Thermo Way—centers on connection, adaptability, integrity, and winning together. It guides how we show up for each other and for our customers as we continue building a truly world-class organization.

Job Summary:

We’re seeking a Lead SCADA Engineer to anchor remote BMS design for hyperscale datacenters. You will architect, standardize, and lead multi-site deployments on Schneider and Rockwell SCADA stacks—spanning white space and central plant systems (CRAH/CRAC, AHU, chillers/towers, pumps/VFDs, heat reclaim, humidification, water treatment). You’ll own design deliverables (URS/FRS/DDS), set reusable templates/UDTs/faceplates, drive reviews, and mentor engineers while coordinating closely with PLC, networking, commissioning, and GC/MEP partners. Expect involvement through FAT/SAT and support of L1–L5/IST to ensure performance, resiliency (N+1/2N), and quality (QMS) targets—on schedule and on budget.

You will take direction from program leadership and assume ultimate responsibility for the technical quality and outcomes of the scopes you lead.

Education and Experience:

• B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• 7+ years in controls/SCADA/BMS with increasing ownership of complex, multi-discipline projects.
• Demonstrated success leading Schneider and/or Rockwell SCADA solutions at enterprise scale (redundancy, distributed clients/servers, centralized standards).
• Track record comparable to 3+ years as a Control Systems Project Engineer I (or higher).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Responsibilities:

• SCADA Architecture & Ownership (Schneider + Rockwell):
  • Schneider: AVEVA System Platform (InTouch OMI), Plant SCADA (Citect) and/or EcoStruxure™ SCADA—alarms, historian, reporting, redundancy, distributed architectures.
  • Rockwell: FactoryTalk View SE/ME, FactoryTalk Historian SE, FactoryTalk Alarms & Events, FactoryTalk Linx/communications, AssetCentre—redundant/clustered designs, thin/remote clients.
  • Program Standards: Define tag models/UDTs, graphics style guides, navigation schemes, faceplates/widgets, alarm philosophy, and reusable libraries to drive speed and consistency across campuses.
  • Integration: BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, MQTT/Sparkplug B, SNMP; robust SQL models for trending, analytics, and reporting. Coordinate PLC interfaces (Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix via Studio 5000; Schneider Modicon M340/M580 via EcoStruxure Control Expert).
  • IT/OT & Security: VLAN segmentation, certificates/SSL/TLS, role-based access/least privilege, server hardening and virtualization; align with customer cybersecurity standards and Thermo policies.
  • Quality & Documentation: Produce URS/FRS/DDS, ITPs, FAT/SAT scripts, turnover packages; lead peer/code reviews and enforce Thermo’s QMS.
  • Performance & Reliability: Throughput profiling, alarm hygiene, historian strategy, HA/DR patterns, and capacity planning for large tag counts.
  • Mentorship: Coach engineers on SCADA patterns, scripting (VBA/Cicode/ArchestrA/JS), SQL, and Thermo standards; promote Git workflows and disciplined issue closure.
  • Commissioning Support: Provide remote support for L1–L3; coordinate with site teams for L4/L5/IST as needed
  • Experienced with Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications.
• Expert in understanding, practicing, and guiding others in the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Firm understanding of complex control system design.
• Able to independently design complex control systems.
• Provide instrumentation specifications for complex control systems.
• Value engineer specifications to provide the most cost-effective solutions.
• Leads detailed design of Information Technology (IT) systems, network infrastructure, and computer system designs, as it relates to control system integration.
• Able to independently design distributed HMI systems.

Customer Service:

• Communicate proactively and professionally; follow site standards; honor commitments; ensure clear, timely follow-ups.

Project Responsibilities:

Deliver designs accurately, on schedule, and under budget; maintain estimates/forecasts.

• Lead small–mid BMS design scopes and critical tasks on larger programs; act as primary technical contact when leading.
• Identify scope changes/risks early and drive mitigations and change orders.
• Coordinate interfaces with PLC, EPMS, networking, commissioning agent, and TAB teams; maintain realistic plans and risk registers.
• Identify scope changes/risks early and drive mitigations and change orders.
• Lead individual project related tasks and/or small to mid-sized projects in their entirety.
• Assume the ultimate responsibility for the successful completion of those projects or tasks on schedule and under budget.
• Take on the role of the customer’s main contact on those projects that the employee is assigned to lead.
• Provide support on other projects or tasks that are scheduled to be led by others.
• Manage and delegate assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
• Understands and anticipates customer needs.
• Accurately estimates the duration and difficulty of tasks.
• Ensures the team adheres to a realistic schedule and budget.
• Ability to identify and manage risks.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Where applicable, directs and oversees junior or subordinate staff members regarding construction, operations, and/or maintenance tasks and assignments at a project site.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Deep expertise with Schneider SCADA (AVEVA System Platform/InTouch OMI, Plant SCADA/Citect, and/or EcoStruxure™ SCADA) and/or Rockwell SCADA (FactoryTalk View SE/ME, Historian SE, Alarms & Events, Linx, AssetCentre).
• Strong SQL (queries, procedures, report datasets) and practical scripting (VBA/Cicode/ArchestrA/JS).
• Solid controls foundation: P&IDs, wiring, sequences of operation, PLC/HMI interaction.
• Networking/cyber basics: VLANs, firewalls, certificates, Windows/Linux servers, virtualization.
• Quality mindset: rigorous documentation, gated reviews, and design validation.
• Composed under pressure; adaptable, collaborative communicator; effective mentor.
• Solid controls foundation: P&IDs, wiring, sequences of operation, PLC/HMI interaction.
• Networking/cyber basics: VLANs, firewalls, certificates, Windows/Linux servers, virtualization.
• Quality mindset: rigorous documentation, gated reviews, and design validation.
• Composed under pressure; adaptable, collaborative, and clear communicator; effective mentor.

In addition to Control Systems Project Engineer II skills and abilities:

• Monitors progress and results of work.
• Adapts to changing demands of customers.
• Shows willingness to take on challenges.
• Exhibits composure during tense situations.
• Leverages emotions to build meaningful relationships.
• Committed to further developing technical and leadership skills.

Nice to Have: AVEVA/Schneider certification(s), Rockwell FactoryTalk credentials; ISA-95/ISA-88 familiarity; GAMP/CSV exposure; BACnet certification; experience building analytics/KPI dashboards for data halls and plants.

Travel required:

• Remote (U.S.) with periodic workshops, FAT/SAT, reviews, or site/IST support: up to ~20% based on program needs.

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.

Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $145,000.00/annually