Control Systems Project Engineer I

Thermo Systems; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses

401(k) with company match

Health care packages

Tuition reimbursement

Casual dress

Free lunches

Company swag

Job summary

A global control systems integration partner is seeking a Lead Control Systems Engineer to design and implement automation projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and a proven track record in managing large-scale design projects. The role involves technical responsibilities, customer communication, and project leadership, offering a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including healthcare packages and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of total experience.
• 2+ years as Lead Control Systems Engineer.
• Experienced with Building Management and/or Electrical Power Monitoring Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead project design tasks and manage project responsibility.
• Provide engineering support on projects.
• Communicate effectively with customers and manage project scope.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Rockwell Automation PLC

AVEVA Wonderware/System Platform

Job description

Overview

Thermo Systems is a $100 million-dollar global, full-service control systems integration partner, providing world-class automation solutions within the District Energy, Life Sciences, Mission Critical, and Power Generation markets. From our growing number of office locations, Thermo Systems designs and deploys automation projects throughout North America and Europe.

Job Summary

Works on the design and implementation of control system projects. Capable of leading several project design related tasks and/or complicated large-scale design projects in their entirety. Provides engineering support on projects led by others. Assumes ultimate responsibility for the assigned projects/tasks. Takes direction and seeks guidance from the assigned project leads, the supervisors, and company leadership.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor of Science; Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or other pertinent curriculum combined with relevant technical experience.
• Typically, 4+ years total experience.
• Proven Track Record: 2+ years as Lead Control Systems Engineer or equivalent.
• Experienced with Building Management and/or Electrical Power Monitoring Systems. Experience with data centers is a plus.

Duties And Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Expert in reading and interpreting mechanical, electrical, and controls construction drawings and wiring diagrams. Able to provide feedback regarding field conditions versus drawings.
• Experienced with Rockwell Automation Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications. Experience with SCADA systems such as AVEVA Wonderware/System Platform and Ignition is a plus.
• Expert in understanding, practicing, and guiding others in the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Firm understanding of and ability to independently design complex Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring (EPMS) control system designs.
• Use BACnet and Modbus to integrate mechanical and electrical equipment such as Rooftop Units, Air Handling Units, VAV boxes, Chillers/Pumps, Computer Room AC Units, Switchgear, Power Quality Meters, Generators, Transformers, Static and Automatic Transfer switches, and Power Distribution Units.
• 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 network architecture diagrams for BMS and EPMS.
• Provide on-site and remote support to field engineers during start-up and commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Lead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).

Customer Service

• Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers.
• Follow customer specific site standards and procedures.
• Always conduct business in professional manner.
• Provide excellent customer care and support.
• Be patient, attentive, and responsive to customers in solving their problems.
• Always follow up and honor commitments with customers.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the customer needs and actively seeks to service those needs.

Project Responsibilities

• Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
• 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. Efficiently communicates with other project stakeholders.
• Identify and track changes in scope to overall projects and/or tasks.
• 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.

Required 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.

Travel Required

• Overnight travel may be required up to 20%.

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.

Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00/annually

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.