Control Systems Project Engineer – Field & FAT Lead

Thermosystems; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement & credentialing

Technical training opportunities

Exposure to high-impact automation

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Thermo Systems in Reston, VA is seeking a Control Systems Project Engineer I to lead design, integration, and delivery of automation projects across industrial environments. You will guide tasks on small to mid-sized projects, providing engineering input from design through commissioning.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and commissioning teams to ensure safe, reliable deliveries aligned with requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Typically 4+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or system integration environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering tasks or small project scopes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support start-up and commissioning of control systems.
• Lead and perform FATs for automation systems.
• Interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control system documentation.
• Develop and implement HMI and PLC-based automation solutions.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and commissioning teams.
• Provide updates on project progress, risks, and technical challenges to leadership.
• Review technical documentation for accuracy and quality.
• Deliver assigned engineering tasks on schedule and within scope.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

P&IDs interpretation

Electrical schematics

Control system integration

Project leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Thermo Systems in Reston, VA is seeking a Control Systems Project Engineer I to lead design, integration, and delivery of automation projects across industrial environments. You will guide tasks on small to mid-sized projects, providing engineering input from design through commissioning.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and commissioning teams to ensure safe, reliable deliveries aligned with requirements.