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Senior Control Systems Engineer

Thermo Systems
Nationwide, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jul 2026

About the role

Location: Onsite in Montgomery, AL
*Open to candidates willing relocate. Relocation assistance available.

Term: Full Time | Direct Hire

Compensation: $120,000 - $170,000 Annually + Bonus Eligibility

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. 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

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