Senior Controls Engineer — Mission-Critical Automation

Thermosystems; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Technical training opportunities

Job summary

Thermo Systems is seeking a Senior Controls Systems Engineer to design, develop, and deliver complex control solutions across mission‑critical projects. You will own technical deliverables, guide architecture decisions, and support teams through design, integration, and commissioning phases.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in controls engineering, with strong knowledge of PLC/SCADA/BMS/EPMS and instrumentation, and will work across multiple projects with up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years’ experience in controls engineering, automation, or system integration
• Experience working on complex industrial, life sciences, or mission‑critical projects

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC, SCADA, BMS, and EPMS systems for mission‑critical projects
• Produce and review control system architecture, software, and technical documentation
• Execute engineering tasks across multiple projects, ensuring delivery on time and within scope
• Support system integration, FAT, and SAT
• Assist with commissioning activities including system validation, troubleshooting, and optimisation
• Interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control narratives to ensure accurate implementation
• Identify and resolve technical issues across software, hardware, and system interfaces
• Support value engineering efforts to optimise cost and performance of solutions
• Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering standards, tools, and processes
• Support Business Development teams with technical input for proposals and bids where required
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to align scope, schedule, and deliverables
• Communicate clearly and proactively with internal teams, customers, and partners
• Act as a technical interface between Engineering, Integration, and Operations teams
• Support project leadership in identifying risks, resolving issues, and maintaining delivery alignment
• Identify and elevate technical risks, constraints, or scope changes early

Skills

PLC

SCADA

BMS

EPMS

Rockwell

Siemens

Schneider

Ignition

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Related discipline or equivalent experience

Tools

None

Job description

Thermo Systems is seeking a Senior Controls Systems Engineer to design, develop, and deliver complex control solutions across mission‑critical projects. You will own technical deliverables, guide architecture decisions, and support teams through design, integration, and commissioning phases.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in controls engineering, with strong knowledge of PLC/SCADA/BMS/EPMS and instrumentation, and will work across multiple projects with up to 50% travel.