Control Systems Project Engineer 1

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:

As a Control Systems Project Engineer, you’ll own technical delivery and quality oversight for Mission Critical data center projects—while also developing, testing, and commissioning PLC/HMI applications. You will be the on-site Quality Control (QC) representative, drive the project Quality Control Plan (QCP), and partner with engineering, BIM, commissioning, and safety teams to ensure installations match approved drawings, submittals, and client expectations. You’ll lead FAT/startup, support field troubleshooting, and continuously improve process and product quality.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science; Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or other pertinent curriculum combined with relevant technical experience.
• 4+ years in control systems engineering, including field exposure.
• 2+ years in a lead or quality oversight role (Lead CSE, Quality Manager, or similar).
• Proven success managing QCPs and commissioning scope (FAT/SAT, L1–L3).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical & Quality Management:

• Quality Control Plan: Develop, implement, and maintain the project QCP aligned to client requirements and “The Thermo Way.”
• On-Site QC: Provide full-time, on-site quality oversight for all shifts; own inspections, corrective actions, documentation, and closeout.
• PLC/HMI Engineering:
  • Design, develop, and test PLC logic and HMI/SCADA graphics.
  • Configure, integrate, and validate I/O and networks; implement alarms, sequences, and interlocks.
  • Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and startup/commissioning (L1–L3).
  • Typical platforms may include Rockwell/Studio 5000, Schneider/Modicon (e.g., M580), AVEVA, and/or Ignition.

Inspections & Non-Conformance:

• Perform initial, follow-up, specialty, and final inspections; document in ACC Build (or equivalent).
• Log non-conformances, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), drive corrective/preventive actions, and track closure to priority timelines.

BIM & Commissioning Coordination:

• Participate in BIM clash-detection/resolution and maintain model updates per the BIM Execution Plan.