Control Systems Project Engineer

Thermo Systems; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses

401(k) with company match

Business travel reimbursement

Multiple healthcare packages

Casual dress code

In-house technical training

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and sick time

Team bonding events

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in Virginia is seeking a Mid-Senior Control Systems Technician to provide technical support and field coordination for control system projects. Responsibilities include project installation, maintenance, and client communication. Ideal candidates will possess an Associate's degree along with 3-7 years of industry experience, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to customer service. This full-time position offers competitive salary, benefits, and a dynamic company culture.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7+ years industry experience in control systems.
• Proven track record as Lead Control Systems Technician or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to service teams and projects.
• Travel to client locations for installations and maintenance.
• Lead project installation and commissioning of control systems.

Skills

Control Systems troubleshooting

Customer communication

Project management

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate in Applied Science or Associate in Science in Engineering Technology

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.

Our commitment to being unified, dynamic, and delivering excellence is evident in how we build trusting relationships through connection and camaraderie, ability to adapt, and focus on integrity and success. These values guide our daily operations and interactions, setting the standard for our team's behavior. As we continue to grow and evolve, "The Thermo Way" supports our goals of becoming a world‑class organization, ensuring employee success, customer success, and financial strength.

Job Summary

Provides technical support and field coordination to control system projects and service teams. Is accountable for assigned tasks. Listens, takes direction, and seeks guidance from the assigned project leads, supervisors, and company leadership. Travel to client locations for installations, maintenance, or repairs of control systems.

Education And Experience

• Associate in Applied Science or Associate in Science in Engineering Technology, Computer Information Systems Technology, relevant curriculum, or experience.
• Typically, 3 to 7+ years industry experience.
• Proven Track Record: 3+ years as Lead Control Systems Technician I or equivalent.

Duties And Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Ability to lead and assist in project installation, start‑up and commissioning of control systems.
• Lead and perform instrument loop checks and calibrations.
• Expert in maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of control systems.
• Lead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Wire instruments and control panels.
• Demonstrate intermediate understanding of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications.
• Expert with startup and troubleshooting of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) applications.
• Expert with startup and troubleshooting of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications.
• Read and interpret piping & instrumentation diagrams and wiring diagrams. Able to provide feedback regarding field conditions versus drawings.
• Practice procedures outlined in the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Accurately document work performed.
• Demonstrate intermediate understanding of control system design.
• Demonstrate intermediate understanding of electrical and mechanical system design.
• Demonstrate understanding of Information Technology (IT) system, network infrastructure, and computer system design, as it relates to control system integration.
• Seek accredited control systems certifications and training opportunities.
• Develop and demonstrate strong verbal and written business communication skills.

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.
• Understand the scope of work assigned to you, identify when issues arise that are beyond that scope, and communicate those issues to the assigned project lead.
• Where applicable, directs and oversees junior or subordinate staff members regarding construction, operations, and/or maintenance tasks and assignments at a project site.

Supervisory Responsibilities (Only If Applicable)

• Participate in management and leadership training.
• Manage staff technician schedules.
• Effectively manage technician flow to align with company priorities.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Manages time and priorities.
• Completes tasks in most efficient manner.
• Demonstrate continuous learning and professional growth.

Travel Required

• Up to 100% of time spent at customer locations with overnight travel up to 60%.

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 drivers license.
• Fit for Duty at all times.

Culture

• 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.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

Industries

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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.