Control Systems Project Engineer II

Overview

Lead PLC/SCADA design, commissioning, and technical execution for data‑center control project.

Key Responsibilities

• plc programming
• hmi/scada
• system commissioning
• instrumentation
• it/ot network
• p&id review

Tasks

-Review and redline P&IDs, control narratives, wiring diagrams, and as-built drawings. -Collaborate with project managers to ensure scope, schedule, and budget success. -Anticipate customer needs, identify risks, and coordinate proactive solutions. -Oversee system start-up, commissioning, and testing (FAT/SAT) while mentoring field teams. -Specify instrumentation, I/O lists, and cause-and-effect matrices; ensure all designs meet standards and cost goals. -Lead design, programming, and integration of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems (Rockwell, Siemens, Modicon, AVEVA, Ignition). -Drive Financial Strength – Deliver quality efficiently and continuously improve. -Hands-on impact: Drive PLC logic, HMI/SCADA development, and commissioning for one of the industry’s most advanced automation programs. -Support IT/OT network architecture, server/VM setup, and cybersecurity compliance. -Technical leadership: Mentor junior engineers, lead FAT/SAT, and ensure project quality through Thermo’s QMS. -Drive Customer Success – Take ownership, communicate proactively, and exceed expectations.

Requirements

• plc
• scada
• instrumentation
• network integration
• b.s. eng
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Soft Skills: Strong communicator, analytical thinker, steady under pressure, and team-oriented. -Experience: 5–7+ years in controls/automation, including 3+ years in project engineering or technical leadership. -Education: B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Controls Engineering (or equivalent experience). -Other: Valid driver’s license; work authorization in the U.S.; fit for duty. -Technical Skills: PLC and SCADA/HMI programming, field commissioning, instrumentation, and network integration.

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Benefits

-Relocation & travel support: Competitive stipends and assistance for project-based mobility. -Client exposure: Work directly with customers and trade partners—your expertise will be visible and valued. -Paid time off and company holidays -Career growth: Opportunity to advance into engineering leadership and program-level ownership. -Collaborative, casual culture with free lunches, team events, and company swag -Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement -Competitive salary, annual bonuses, and 401(k) with company match -Comprehensive health benefits with multiple low-cost options

About Thermo Systems

-a control systems specialist that delivers long-term financial strength through steady growth and a lifecycle approach to projects. -designs, builds, installs, commissions, and validates automation systems for sectors like energy, life sciences, and mission-critical data centers. -excels at lifecycle engineering, offering services from design and construction to 24/7 support, calibration, upgrades, and system integration. -has earned technology partnerships with leading firms like Rockwell and ABB and has received recent regional safety awards.

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