Control Systems Project Engineer I -Montgomery, AL

Overview

Manage quality control and commissioning of mission-critical control systems

Key Responsibilities

• bim coordination
• field troubleshooting
• qc documentation
• quality plans
• fats
• onsite qc

Tasks

-Partner with BIM and commissioning teams to ensure installations match drawings, models, and approved submittals. -Support start-up and field troubleshooting for control systems, instrumentation, and PLC/HMI applications. -Verify materials, oversee as-built deliverables, and maintain all QC documentation and performance reports. -Develop, implement, and manage Project Quality Control Plans (QCPs) aligned with Thermo’s QMS and client standards. -Drive Financial Strength: Deliver quality efficiently and continuously improve. -Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and commissioning activities (Levels 1–3). -Serve as the on-site QC representative, leading inspections, resolving non-conformances, and delivering root-cause analyses. -Drive Customer Success: Take ownership, communicate proactively, and exceed expectations. -Mentor junior engineers and technicians on quality standards and continuous improvement. -End-to-end impact: Own the Quality Control Plan and ensure flawless execution across design, field, and commissioning.

Requirements

• plc
• hmi
• bim
• acc build
• b.s. engineering
• 4 years

What You Bring

-Technical Skills: Proven QCP management, FAT/commissioning, PLC & HMI troubleshooting, and familiarity with BIM coordination. -Education: B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Controls Engineering—or equivalent technical experience. -Tools: ACC Build (or similar QC platform), Microsoft Office Suite. -Soft Skills: Decisive, detail-oriented, and excellent communicator with a collaborative approach. -Other: Valid driver’s license; eligible to work in the U.S.; fit for duty at all times. -Experience: 4+ years in control systems engineering, including 2+ years in quality oversight or commissioning roles.

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Benefits

-Collaborative, casual culture with free lunches, team events, and company swag -Paid time off and company holidays -Career growth: Build leadership visibility through complex mission-critical programs. -Competitive salary + annual bonus -Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement -Relocation & travel support: Living stipends and travel assistance available for short- or long-term project work. -Multiple low-cost healthcare options -Collaborative culture: Partner with diverse teams in a supportive, high-performance environment. -401(k) with company match

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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