Engineering Manager

Thermo Systems; East Windsor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Free lunches

Casual dress

Job summary

Thermo Systems seeks a Senior Engineering Team Lead to oversee various control system projects in East Windsor, NJ. This role entails managing teams, ensuring project success, and maintaining technical standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and over 13 years of experience, including at least 3 years in a lead position. The company offers competitive salary, 401(k) matching, and a supportive working environment with professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in related fields.
• 3+ years as Senior Engineering Team Lead or equivalent.
• Professional Engineering Licensure or recognized industry certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple control system projects and their respective teams.
• Ensure technical deliverables are executed accurately.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Effective Communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Who We Are

Thermo Systems is a global, full‑service control systems integration partner delivering world‑class automation solutions in the District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. Our diverse leadership and dedicated engineering team are committed to excellence and consistent growth. Our unique company culture, known as “The Thermo Way,” strengthens our team by fostering an environment where all members perform their best. The company values unity, dynamism, integrity, and success, and seeks new business through project change orders, additional services to existing customers, and referrals.

Job Summary

Works on a variety of control system projects. Capable of leading several project related tasks and/or large, strategic projects simultaneously. Leads and develops a team. Ultimately responsible for technical and commercial success of a project. Takes direction and seeks guidance from supervisors and company leadership.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or other pertinent curriculum combined with relevant technical experience.
• Typically, 13+ years of experience.
• Proven track record: 3+ years as Senior Engineering Team Lead or equivalent.
• Professional Engineering Licensure and/or recognized industry certification(s) that are commensurate with the requirements of the job.

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology and domain expertise. Attend educational workshops, review technical publications, benchmark best practices, and participate in professional associations to maintain advanced professional and technical knowledge.
• Communicate and coordinate with other technical resources to provide recommendations, lessons learned, and other improved methods to deliver projects that maximize contribution to multiple projects.
• Collaborate with the Business Development team to develop technical proposals and presentations to internal and external customers to influence business decisions.
• Collaborate with project managers of multiple projects at once to ensure technical deliverables are executed accurately, on time, and under budget.
• Provide supplemental expert feedback, advice and mentorship to teams based on industry experiences, including specialized technical, financial, and operational perspectives.
• Drive the company’s overall design philosophies and procedures.
• Actively share knowledge and provide impromptu training to other personnel on technical and professional issues.
• Expertly use the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Proficient in Microsoft Project or equivalent management software tools.

Customer Service

• Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers.
• Follow customer‑specific site standards and procedures.
• Always conduct business in a 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.

Project Responsibilities

• Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
• Lead individual project related tasks and/or large projects in their entirety.
• Assume 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.
• Identify 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.
• Understand and anticipate customer needs.
• Accurately estimate the duration and difficulty of tasks.
• Ensure the team adheres to a realistic schedule and budget.
• Seek opportunities for new work with customers and contractors.
• Capable of creating scope of work for subcontractors and overseeing execution of subcontractor contract.
• Independently generate and administer change orders.
• Demonstrate full understanding of project contracts and specifications.
• Accurately invoice for project progress and maintain projections.
• Attend project interviews with the BD team for successful project pursuits.
• Minimize and mitigate project risk.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for team members’ training and development.
• Provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Manage team members’ compensation and time off.
• Ensure team members are effectively assigned to project tasks.
• Manage performance and retention of team members.
• Anticipate and resolve conflicts within the team.
• Demonstrate team growth.
• Promote a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Routinely examine team workload/future work and communicate on recruiting/staffing needs.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Motivates others to cooperate in order to resolve conflict.
• Inspires others to take ownership of their work.
• Provides feedback to coworkers at all levels.
• Recognizes high performers.
• Regularly meets and exceeds goals.
• Committed to further developing managerial and leadership skills.

Travel Required

• Overnight travel may be required up to 50% of the time.

Work Authorization and 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

• Seek new and additional business through project change orders, additional services to existing customers, and referrals for new customers/projects to drive financial success.
• Be a good teammate, support your colleagues, promote a positive atmosphere for those around you to drive employee success.
• Go the extra mile for your customer, take ownership of their needs, and over‑communicate to 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.
• Full‑time healthcare packages, including low‑cost options.
• Casual dress, everyday “Casual Friday.”
• In‑house and factory technical training.
• Tuition reimbursement for academic advancement and professional credentialing.
• Vacation and sick time to support work‑life balance.
• Free lunches, team bonding events, and 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.