Principal Engineer (Energy)

Location: Remote | United States
Employment Status: Full Time
Compensation: [$129,000 – $184,000 Annually + Bonus
Travel: Up to 50%
On Call: No

Who We Are

Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner delivering premier class automation solutions across the Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets.

Guided by The Thermo Way, we are unified, dynamic, and committed to delivering excellence. Our culture is grounded in three core principles:

• Employee Success – investing in our people and their growth
• Customer Success – delivering reliable, high-quality solutions
• Financial Strength – operating with discipline and long-term focus

We believe strong teams, trusted partnerships, and technical excellence drive sustainable success.

The Opportunity

The Principal Control Systems Engineer works on a variety of energy-focused control system projects, particularly within thermal and electrical energy plants. This role requires deep expertise in systems such as chillers, heat pump chillers, cooling towers, thermal energy storage, geo-exchange, boilers, heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), electrical generators, switchgear, and related balance-of-plant equipment.

This individual serves as a recognized technical expert, leading multiple engineering efforts while collaborating closely with project leadership and company stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

Technical Leadership

• Lead complex system design, including I/O design, architecture, submittals, and testing documentation
• Maintain and expand expertise through training, publications, and industry engagement
• Provide technical direction across multiple projects and teams
• Support business development through technical proposals and presentations
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective delivery
• Mentor engineers and provide expert guidance across technical, financial, and operational domains
• Drive company design standards and quality through the QMS

Customer Engagement

• Communicate proactively and professionally with customers
• Adhere to client-specific standards and procedures
• Deliver exceptional service and follow through on commitments
• Provide responsive problem-solving support

Project Leadership

• Execute and oversee project tasks on schedule and within budget
• Lead full project lifecycles when assigned
• Serve as primary customer contact for assigned projects
• Identify scope changes and new business opportunities
• Delegate tasks effectively and ensure team accountability
• Accurately estimate timelines and manage project risks
• Foster a collaborative and positive team culture

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct and support junior staff in construction, operations, and maintenance activities as applicable

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with relevant experience
• 13+ years of total experience
• 3+ years as a Senior Control System