Control Systems Project Engineer - Mission Critical Control Systems - Montgomery, AL

Who We Are:

Thermo Systems is the partner of choice for end-to-end control system integration across District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical facilities worldwide. Guided by “The Thermo Way,” our collaborative culture, nimble mindset, and unwavering integrity drive both our team’s success and our customers’ success.

Job Summary:

As a Control System Project Engineer based in Montgomery, you’ll own projects from kickoff through commissioning—leading field startups, guiding clients, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver top-tier automation solutions. This full-time, on-site position is expected to last several years; at project completion, you’ll relocate to the next site (relocation stipend or per diem provided).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or related engineering + 4+ years’ experience.
• Minimum 2 years leading control-systems engineering in a field or project environment.
• Hands-on mastery of PLC and HMI platforms; FAT and commissioning experience.
• Thorough understanding of IT/network infrastructure as it applies to control-system integration.
• Strong problem-solving, decisive decision-making, and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Own small-to-medium projects end-to-end—scope, schedule, budget, risk management, and client communication.
• Field Champion: Lead on-site start-up, commissioning, and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), troubleshooting real-world conditions.
• Technical Expert: Read and review P&IDs, schematics, implement PLC/HMI programs, write control sequences, and specify instrumentation.
• Quality & Safety: Uphold our QMS and site safety standards—train, audit, and coach your crew.
• Client Partner: Build trust through clear, proactive communication. Anticipate needs, resolve issues, and pursue upsell opportunities.
• Team Builder: Guide and inspire junior engineers and technicians—promote knowledge sharing and a positive team vibe.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Be completely self-sufficient in the field—own your scope from planning through turnover.
• Lead and assist with start-up and commissioning of control systems.
• Lead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Read and interpret piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and wiring diagrams; provide feedback on “as-built” versus drawing conditions.
• Configure and troubleshoot Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Cont