Senior Control Systems Engineer

Thermo Systems

Arlington (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Thermo Systems is seeking a seasoned Control Systems Project Engineer II to lead a variety of control system projects. The role requires expertise in reading P&ID diagrams and wiring diagrams, and in HMI/PLC applications.

You will mentor junior staff, design complex control systems, and help optimize IT networks related to control system integration. Ideal candidates hold a BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Science, with 10+ years total experience and at least 3 years in a senior

Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related field with relevant technical experience
Typically 10+ years total experience
3+ years as Control Systems Project Engineer II or equivalent
Expert in reading P&ID diagrams and wiring diagrams, and in HMI/PLC applications

Responsibilities

Lead, train, and mentor coworkers during start-up and commissioning of systems
Design complex control systems and IT/network infrastructure for control system integration
Provide instrumentation specifications and value-engineered cost-effective solutions
Coordinate with project leads and management to ensure schedule and budget

Skills

HMI

PLC

IT systems

Network design

Instrumentation specs

System design

P&ID interpretation

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

SCADA

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.

Who We Are

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

Works on a variety of control system projects. Capable of leading several project related tasks and/or large, strategic projects simultaneously. Provides engineering support on projects led by others. Assumes ultimate responsibility for the assigned projects/tasks. Takes direction and seeks guidance from the assigned project leads, the supervisors, and company leadership.

Education And Experience

Bachelor of Science; Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or other pertinent curriculum combined with relevant technical experience.
Typically, 10+ years total experience.
Proven Track Record: 3+ years as Control Systems Project Engineer II or equivalent.

Duties And Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

Lead, train, and mentor co-workers during start-up and commissioning of systems.
Expert in reading and interpreting piping & instrumentation diagrams and wiring diagrams. Able to provide feedback regarding field conditions versus drawings.
Expert with Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications.
Assists in maintaining the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
Firm understanding of migration paths and upgrading of legacy control systems.
Able to independently design complex control systems.
Provide instrumentation specifications for complex control systems.
Value engineer specifications to provide the most cost-effective solutions.
Leads detailed design of complex Information Technology (IT) systems, network infrastructure, and computer system designs, as it relates to control system integration.
Highly competent in the design of complex HMI systems.
Able to author complex design documents.

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.
Expert in understanding and servicing customer needs and provides recommendations to enhance those needs.

Project Responsibilities

Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
Lead individual project related tasks and/or large projects in their entirety.
Assume the ultimate responsibility for the successful completion of 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.
Understands and anticipates customer needs.
Accurately estimates the duration and difficulty of tasks.
Ensures the team adheres to a realistic schedule and budget.
Seeks opportunities for new work with customers and contractors.

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

Networks across the company to accomplish objectives.
Executes work in the most efficient manner.
Evaluates and adapts to the strengths and shortcomings of others.
Willing to take on undesirable responsibilities to help the team.
Committed to further developing technical and leadership skills.
Actively participates in company trainings and trade shows to showcase company expertise

Travel Required

Overnight travel may be required up to 50%

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

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