Project Engineer – Mission Critical Control Systems - Madison, WI

Thermo Systems LLC.; Colorado; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge building management systems for advanced data center projects. As a key player, you'll lead technical execution from design to commissioning, tackle complex challenges, and collaborate closely with clients and field teams. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this position provides a growth path and the chance to mentor junior engineers. Join a company that values integrity, teamwork, and employee success, while enjoying a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Annual bonuses

Business travel reimbursement

Multiple healthcare packages

Casual dress code

In-house technical training

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation/Sick time

Free lunches

Regular team bonding events

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in control systems or automation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Experience leading technical execution from design to commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and integration of building management systems.
• Own technical execution from design through commissioning.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Control Systems Engineering

Automation

Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Tools

Human-Machine Interface (HMI)

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Aveva

Ignition

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Project Engineer – Mission Critical Control Systems - Madison, WI

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:

Are you a seasoned Control System Engineer looking for more than just your next job? Join our high-impact team supporting the design and integration of cutting-edge building management systems (BMS) for one of the most advanced data center programs in the world.

As a Project Engineer, you’ll be on the front lines of a large-scale, fast-paced construction effort—owning technical execution from design through commissioning. You'll tackle complex system challenges, lead high-value engineering tasks, and directly support installation and field coordination efforts. This isn’t a behind-the-scenes desk role. You’ll work hand-in-hand with the client, interface daily with field teams, and collaborate with internal project managers, commissioning specialists, and our subcontract partners.

This role is ideal for a self-motivated, technically strong engineer who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys solving real-world problems at scale. You’ll have the autonomy to make decisions, lead design strategy, and mentor up-and-coming engineers while helping drive a mission-critical project to completion.

What makes this exciting:

• You're not siloed—you're part of a core team responsible for delivering one of the most high-profile BMS integrations in the country
• You’ll own real technical decisions and be empowered to lead key design and installation efforts
• You’ll gain exposure to construction, commissioning, and client interactions well beyond typical engineering roles
• This is a growth path position, with direct visibility to leadership and advancement opportunities

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings solid control system or automation experience (4+ years preferred)
• Is a strong communicator and thrives in a team-first, fast-paced environment
• Can manage competing priorities and bring clarity to complex technical issues
• Wants to take ownership—not just execute tasks

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Responsibilities:

• Completely self-sufficient in the field.
• Lead and assist with start-up and commissioning of control systems.
• Lead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Experienced in reading and interpreting piping & instrumentation diagrams and wiring diagrams. Able to provide feedback regarding field conditions versus drawings.
• Experienced with Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications. Specially Aveva and Ignition.
• Demonstrates deep understanding of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Provide review of standard documents generated by others for technical, grammatical, and aesthetic content.
• Firm understanding of complex control system design.
• Provide instrumentation specifications for complex control systems.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of Information Technology (IT) system, network infrastructure, and computer system design, as it relates to control system integration.

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:

• Own technical execution from initial design through commissioning for assigned project scopes, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to schedule.
• Lead design development and coordination of control systems, working closely with project managers, field teams, and trade partners to align technical solutions with project requirements.
• Act as the technical point of contact for the client on assigned workstreams—driving communication, resolving challenges, and ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.
• Solve complex design and field integration issues in real time, collaborating across disciplines to keep the project moving forward.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance, technical review, and support to help them grow and deliver at a high level.
• Participate in jobsite walks and installation reviews, verifying quality, supporting punch resolution, and ensuring successful implementation of controls infrastructure.
• Identify risks and proactively develop solutions, escalating when necessary while maintaining ownership and accountability.
• Provide clear, actionable feedback on project progress, risks, and design challenges to leadership and teammates.
• Support commercial success by contributing to change management efforts, identifying potential add-scope opportunities, and aligning execution with project goals.

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time onsite role at one of our mission-critical datacenter projects.
• For the right candidate, we offer a generous monthly living allowance stipend to support short-term or temporary relocation.
• Candidates open to permanent relocation may be eligible for additional support, including relocation assistance and onboarding resources to ease the transition.
• Our priority is finding the right person to lead this work—we’re prepared to be flexible for candidates who bring the right mix of expertise, leadership, and drive.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Where applicable, directs and oversees junior or subordinate staff members regarding construction, operations, and/or maintenance tasks and assignments at a project site.

Required Skills and Abilities:

In addition to Control Systems Project Engineer I skills and abilities:

• Builds relationships with customers.
• Shows initiative by seeking out new responsibilities.
• Anticipates possible issues that may arise during a project.
• Uses resources efficiently to complete project tasks.
• Actively works to promote a positive/collaborative team culture.
• Role is a Full Time Position based at the Project Location
• Travel away from site is less than 20%

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.
• Travel/Relocation Stipend: Support
• 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.

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.