Principal Engineer

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:

Works on a variety of control system projects. Serves as a technical leader and demonstrated expert within his/her technical field and recognized by industry peers. Directs, consults, or coordinates multiple engineering efforts and teams. Works collaboratively with assigned project lead, 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, 13+ years total experience.
• Proven Track Record: 3+ years as Senior Control Systems Engineer or equivalent.
• Professional Engineering Licensure and/or recognized industry certification(s) that are commensurate with requirements of job.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Responsibilities:

• Perform complex systems development and design work that may include I/O design, control system architecture, hardware and software submittals, test document generation, and other design responsibilities as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology of domain expertise. Maintain advanced level of professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, benchmarking best practices, and participating in professional associations.
• Communicate and coordinate with other technical resources to provide recommendations, lessons learned, and other improved methods to deliver projects to maximize contribution to multiple projects.
• Collaborate with the Business Development (BD) Team to develop technical proposals and presentations to internal and external customers to influence business decisions.
• Collaborate with project managers of multiple projects at once to ensure technical deliverables are executed accurately on a timely and under budget basis.
• Provides technical consultation to the leadership team as needed.
• Provide supplemental expert feedback, advice and mentorship to teams based on industry experiences, including specialized technical, financial, and operation perspectives.
• Drive the company’s overall design philosophies and procedures.
• Actively share knowledge and provide impromptu training to other personnel on technical and professional issues.
• Expert in understanding, practicing, and guiding others in the use of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Active participant in the company’s senior technologist group.

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