Control Systems Project Engineer I — Start-Up & FAT Lead

Thermosystems; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Annual Bonus

Travel & Expense Reimbursement

Job summary

Thermo Systems is seeking a Control Systems Project Engineer I to design, integrate, and deliver automation projects across industrial and mission‑critical environments. You will lead tasks within small to mid‑sized projects, providing engineering expertise across design, testing, and commissioning phases.

You’ll work with project managers, engineers, and commissioning teams to ensure safe, reliable delivery within scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead start-up and commissioning of control systems.
• Lead FAT for automation systems.
• Interpret P&IDs and electrical wiring; provide field condition feedback.
• Develop and implement HMI/PLC-based automation solutions.
• Contribute to design and implementation of complex control systems.
• Provide instrumentation specifications for automation designs.
• Review technical documentation for accuracy and quality.
• Deliver assigned tasks on schedule and within scope.
• Identify challenges and develop solutions.
• Coordinate with PMs, engineers, subcontractors, and commissioning teams.
• Communicate with customers and partners throughout project lifecycles.
• Serve as primary customer contact for assigned projects.
• Provide updates on progress and risks to leadership.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

P&IDs interpretation

Electrical schematics

Control system documentation

System integration

Testing & commissioning

Industrial networking

IT systems

Analytical troubleshooting

Communication

Collaboration

Project leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline

Tools

None

Job description

Thermo Systems is seeking a Control Systems Project Engineer I to design, integrate, and deliver automation projects across industrial and mission‑critical environments. You will lead tasks within small to mid‑sized projects, providing engineering expertise across design, testing, and commissioning phases.

You’ll work with project managers, engineers, and commissioning teams to ensure safe, reliable delivery within scope.