Control Systems Project Engineer II

Control Systems Project Engineer II – Remote (U.S.)

Location: Remote (U.S.) with travel up to ~20%
Employment Type: Full-time | Direct Hire
Compensation: $105,000 – $145,000 annually + Bonus | 401(k) Match | Travel Reimbursement

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—The Thermo Way—strengthens our team by fostering an environment where all members perform their best. We build trust through collaboration, adaptability, and integrity, ensuring every employee, customer, and partner succeeds. As we continue to grow, our focus remains on employee success, customer success, and financial strength.

Opportunity Overview

The Control Systems Project Engineer II owns PLC software delivery for design-led projects from standards definition through FAT/SAT and turnover. This role develops structured, reusable logic and templates for Schneider Electric (Modicon M580/M340 with EcoStruxure Control Expert/Unity Pro) and Rockwell Automation (ControlLogix/CompactLogix with Studio 5000 Logix Designer).

You will collaborate with project managers, SCADA engineers, and field teams to ensure designs meet functional requirements, quality standards, and commissioning timelines. You’ll also lead defined workstreams, contribute to coding standards, code reviews, and simulation testing, and provide mentorship to engineers.

Responsibilities

Technical Execution

• Design and implement PLC applications using IEC 61131-3 languages (LD, FBD, ST, SFC).
• Build and maintain standardized code libraries, AOIs/DFBs, naming conventions, and diagnostics.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, cause-and-effect matrices, and control narratives.
• Specify instrumentation and I/O; value-engineer solutions for cost, maintainability, and reliability.
• Define and execute simulation/unit tests; support FAT/SAT and as-built documentation.
• Contribute to HMI/SCADA integration and distributed architectures in collaboration with SCADA teams.
• Apply Thermo’s QMS throughout design and verification, documenting deviations and corrective actions.
• Lead peer/code reviews and enforce QMS and project standards.

Project Delivery & Customer Interface

• Deliver project scopes accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
• Lead specific workstreams or small to mid-size projects end-to-end when assigned.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for assigned scopes. Identify and document scope changes; support change order development.
• Manage risks, budgets, and forecasts for assigned projects.
• Communicate proactively and professionally with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Mentorship & Leadership

• Coach engineers on Ignition standards, Python/Jython, SQL, and Thermo’s development processes.
• Promote Git workflows and disciplined issue resolution.
• Support other project teams and help delegate or track work across contributors.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment focused on quality and accountability.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering (or related discipline, or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years total experience with at least 5 years in PLC programming and control systems engineering.
• Proven track record delivering PLC/HMI solutions at scale (Control Systems Project Engineer II or equivalent).

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ignition Gold Certification or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Expert across Ignition modules: Perspective/Vision, EAM, Tag Historian, Alarm, Reporting (SFC/Sepasoft a plus).
• Strong Python/Jython and SQL experience (queries, procedures, reporting datasets).
• Solid controls foundation: P&IDs, wiring, sequences of operation, PLC/HMI interaction.
• Networking and cybersecurity fundamentals: VLANs, firewalls, certificates, Windows/Linux servers, virtualization.
• Quality-focused mindset with gated reviews, documentation, and design validation.
• Calm under pressure, adaptable, and an effective mentor with excellent communication skills.

Work Requirements

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