Project Engineer (SCADA/AVEVA) – Role located in Beaver Dam, WI

Thermo Systems LLC.; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Systems LLC is seeking a SCADA Project Engineer specializing in AVEVA to lead innovative automation projects for data centers. This role offers hands-on technical execution, client interaction, and opportunities for career advancement with a comprehensive benefits package and travel stipends. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in SCADA systems and communications on mission-critical projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses

401(k) with company match

Business travel reimbursement

Multiple healthcare packages

Tuition reimbursement

Casual dress

Free lunches

Regular team bonding events

Qualifications

• 4+ years delivering industrial SCADA systems.
• 2+ years leading AVEVA System Platform projects.
• Proven commissioning experience in mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect, configure, and commission AVEVA System Platform.
• Plan and lead testing and commissioning activities.
• Serve as primary SCADA technical contact.

Skills

Proficiency with PLC platforms

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Controls Engineering

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Project Engineer (SCADA/AVEVA) – Role located in Beaver Dam, WI

Thermo Systems is a global, full-service controls integrator delivering world-class automation in District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. “The Thermo Way” unites us around three goals—employee success, customer success, and financial strength—fostering an agile, high-trust culture where you can do your best work.

Job Summary:

Are you an AVEVA expert eager to steer the full SCADA life-cycle on one of the world’s most advanced data-center builds—while seeing more of the map on Thermo Systems’ dime? As our SCADA Project Engineer, you’ll architect, configure, and commission AVEVA System Platform from design review through turnover, partnering daily with Thermo PMs, field teams, the GC, and Meta’s owner-rep organization. Expect a hands-on, site-centric role with direct client interface, real decision-making authority, and a clear runway into technical leadership—plus a generous living stipend.

What Makes This Exciting:

• SCADA front-and-center – Shape the AVEVA System Platform, Historian, and OMI dashboards that keep a hyperscale facility humming.
• End-to-end ownership – Influence network architecture, drive PLC data mapping, and lead integrated Level 1–5 commissioning.
• High visibility – Your work powers a flagship Meta program; success is measured in megawatts online and minutes of uptime saved.
• Career and horizon expansion – Gain exposure to construction, commissioning, and client strategy far beyond a typical engineering role—while taking advantage of our company-funded travel and living stipend to explore new places along the way.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Execution:

• Design & Submittals Review I/O schedules, network topologies, and P&IDs for SCADA compatibility; generate RFIs and change-order scope.
• Platform Configuration Build AVEVA System Platform objects, historian tags, alarming, redundancy, and OMI visualization; script PLC/HMI data exchange (Modbus TCP/IP, BACnet IP, OPC UA, MQTT).
• Network & Cybersecurity Coordinate VLAN design, firewall rules, and IEC 62443 hardening with IT/OT teams.
• Testing & Commissioning Plan and lead FAT/SAT, point-to-point, functional, and integrated tests; own punch-list closure and turnover packages.
• Documentation & Training Deliver SOPs, O&M manuals, and on-site training for customer operators.

Project & Team:

• Act as primary SCADA technical contact for the client and subcontractors.
• Serve as the technical escalation point for the project team, partnering with the Project Engineer to swiftly diagnose SCADA and controls issues, develop data-driven solutions, and drive corrective actions that protect schedule, budget, and system reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure adherence to Thermo’s Quality Management System.
• Identify add-scope opportunities and support change-order pricing.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Controls Engineering (or equivalent field experience).
• 4+ years delivering industrial SCADA systems, 2+ years as lead on AVEVA System Platform projects.
• Proven commissioning experience on mission-critical, pharma, or large industrial facilities.
• Proficiency with PLC platforms (Schneider, Rockwell, or Siemens) and industrial networking.
• Strong communicator who thrives in fast-paced, team-first environments.

Preferred Extras:

• AVEVA Certified System Platform Developer or similar credential.
• Experience with AVEVA PI System, Insight, or Predictive Analytics.
• Familiarity with BIM coordination, digital twins, and data-center MOP/SOP processes.
• Full-time, on-site at BDW (˜ 90 % presence; = 10 % travel to vendor FATs & sister sites).

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:

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.

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.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000 annually