Senior Engineering Team Lead
Thermo Systems
Lead PLC/SCADA team delivering automation solutions for Energy clients
10 days ago ago
$110,000 - $150,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Reston, VA
Hybrid
Company Size
100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Control Systems Integration
Automation Design
Construction & System Integration
Installation
Commissioning & Validation
Service & Support
Operational Information Technology (OIT)
Microgrids
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Life Sciences
Mission Critical
Industrial Utilities
Energy & Utilities
Hydrocarbon & Fuel Gas Handling Systems
Tank Farm Infrastructure
Low-Pressure Piping
Role
What you would be doing
team lead
fat testing
site commissioning
plc programming
scada integration
client contact
- Lead and mentor a team of up to 4 engineers supporting Energy automation and service projects.
- Conduct and support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), site commissioning, and post-installation service.
- Going the extra mile for our customers through proactive communication and ownership.
- Collaborate closely with project managers, engineering leads, and field service teams to maintain seamless execution.
- Oversee design, programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning of PLC-based control systems and SCADA/HMI platforms (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs; AVEVA/Wonderware, Ignition, or similar SCADA software)
- Serve as the main client contact for assigned projects, ensuring technical quality, timeliness, and budget alignment.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects—balancing field work, team oversight, and customer engagement.
- Drive improvements in processes, technical standards, and team efficiency.
What you bring
plc programming
hmi/scada
control systems
engineering degree
8+ years
team leadership
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and client-facing skills.
- Expertise in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley preferred; open to Siemens or other major platforms).
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent technical experience).
- Demonstrated success leading and developing engineering teams or acting as a technical lead.
- Experience with HMI/SCADA systems such as AVEVA, Ignition, or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license and authorization to work in the U.S.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities calmly and effectively.
- 8+ years of control systems engineering experience, including design, programming, and commissioning.
- Ability to shape service operations and mentor the next generation of engineers.
- Comprehensive healthcare with multiple low-cost options
- Leadership opportunity within a high-performing, growth-focused team.
- Competitive pay, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement and in-house technical training
- Competitive salary and annual bonuses
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and recharge
- Supportive culture emphasizing trust, collaboration, and professional development.
- 401(k) with company match
- Casual dress environment and strong sense of community
Information not given or found
Interview process
Information not given or found
Visa SponsorshipInformation not given or found
Security clearanceInformation not given or found
People also searched
Project Engineer Jobs in Durham United StatesSCADA Engineer Jobs in Durham United StatesElectrical Engineer Jobs in Durham United StatesAutomation Engineer Jobs in Durham United StatesEngineering Manager Jobs in Durham United StatesCommissioning Engineer Jobs in Durham United StatesInstrumentation Engineer Jobs in Durham United StatesTechnical Manager Jobs in Durham United States
Company
Overview
1998
Year Founded
The company was established in 1998 with a focus on automation and control systems.
2004
Year HQ Established
The company relocated its headquarters to New Jersey in 2004 and began expanding its global presence.
25 Years
Years in Business
In 2023, the company celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking significant growth and expertise in automation 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.
- Employee success
- Customer success
- Financial strength
- Seeking new and additional business through project change orders, additional services to existing customers, and referrals for new customers/projects
- Be a good teammate, support your colleagues, promote a positive atmosphere for those around you
- Go the extra mile for your customer, take ownership of their needs, over communicate
- Foster an environment of integrity, trust, collaboration, professionalism, serving one another, leading by example, and assuming good intent each and every day
- Safety is our priority (OSHA‑10 certified; management OSHA‑30 certified; monthly toolbox talks; weekly safety tips)
- Relentlessly strive to set industry standards in the integration of mission critical systems for quality and value
- Provide ongoing education, training and career development via Thermo University (Control Systems, Safety, Business Development, Management)
2019, 2020, 2022, 2023
Vets Hiring Recognition
Awarded for excellence in veteran hiring, recruiting, and retention through the U.S. Department of Labor HIRE Vets program.
- Provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Kablio AIIf you're someone who helps build and power the world (or dreams to), Kablio AI is your pocket-sized recruiter that gets you hired.
Copyright © 2025 Kablio