Automation & Controls Project Associate (Hybrid, Reno)

Thermo Systems; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Technical training opportunities

Job summary

Thermo Systems is seeking an Associate Project Manager in Reno, NV, offering hybrid work. You will support automation and control projects from initiation to closeout, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.

Early-career professionals with a technical background and strong communication skills will thrive in our collaborative culture, focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, PM, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0 to 3+ years of experience supporting project delivery in industrial, automation, or systems integration environments.
• Exposure to structured project execution methods and lifecycle practices.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from execution start through commissioning and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field teams.

Skills

Scheduling

Risk management

Change control

Automation familiarity

Team coordination

Communication

Prioritization

Problem solving

Quality & safety

CAPM/PMP progress

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, PM, or related field

0–3+ years in industrial/automation project delivery

Exposure to structured project lifecycle practices

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Thermo Systems is seeking an Associate Project Manager in Reno, NV, offering hybrid work. You will support automation and control projects from initiation to closeout, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.

Early-career professionals with a technical background and strong communication skills will thrive in our collaborative culture, focused on safety and continuous improvement.