Control Systems Project Engineer II

Please note: This position will require the candidate to relocate to Richmond, VA. The company will provide a relocation allowance for moving expenses.

Who We Are

Thermo Systems is a $100 million-dollar global, full-service control systems integration partner, providing world-class automation solutions within the District Energy, Life Sciences, Mission Critical, and Power Generation markets. From our growing number of office locations, Thermo Systems designs and deploys automation projects throughout North America and Europe.

Job Summary

Works on a variety of control system projects. Capable of leading several project related tasks and/or complicated large-scale projects in their entirety. Provides engineering support on projects led by others. Assumes ultimate responsibility for the assigned projects/tasks. Takes direction and seeks guidance from the assigned project leads, the supervisors, and company leadership.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor of Science; Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or other pertinent curriculum combined with relevant technical experience.
• Typically, 7+ years total experience.
• Proven Track Record: 3+ years as Control Systems Project Engineer I or equivalent.
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities:

• Lead, train, and mentor co-workers during start-up and commissioning of systems.
• Expert in reading and interpreting piping & instrumentation diagrams and wiring diagrams. Able to provide feedback regarding field conditions versus drawings.
• Experienced with Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications.
• Expert in understanding, practicing, and guiding others in the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Firm understanding of complex control system design.
• Able to independently design complex control systems.
• Provide instrumentation specifications for complex control systems.
• Value engineer specifications to provide the most cost-effective solutions.
• Leads detailed design of Information Technology (IT) systems, network infrastructure, and computer system designs, as it relates to control system integration.
• Able to independently design distributed HMI systems.
  
  

Customer Service

• Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers.
• Follow customer specific site standards and procedures.
• Always conduct business in professional manner.
• Provide excellent customer care and support.
• Be patient, attentive, and responsive to customers in solving their problems.
• Always follow up and honor commitments with customers.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the customer needs and actively seeks to service those needs.
  
  

Project Responsibilities

• Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
• Lead individual project related tasks and/or small to mid-sized projects in their entirety.
• Assume the ultimate responsibility for the successful completion of those projects or tasks on schedule and under budget.
• Take on the role of the customer’s main contact on those projects that the employee is assigned to lead.
• Identify changes u scope to overall projects and/or tasks.
• Provide support on other projects or tasks that are scheduled to be led by others.
• Manage and delegate assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
• Understands and anticipates customer needs.
• Accurately estimates the duration and difficulty of tasks.
• Ensures the team adheres to a realistic schedule and budget.
• Ability to identify and manage risks.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Where applicable, directs and oversees junior or subordinate staff members regarding construction, operations, and/or maintenance tasks and assignments at a project site.
  
  

Required Skills And Abilities

In addition to Control Systems Project Engineer II skills and abilities:

• Monitors progress and results of work.
• Adapts to changing demands of customers.
• Shows willingness to take on challenges.
• Exhibits composure during tense situations.
• Leverages emotions to build meaningful relationships.
• Committed to further developing technical and leadership skills.
  
  

Travel Required

• Overnight travel may be required up to 50%
  
  

On Call

• On call rotation participation may be required based on location and client needs.
  
  

Work Authorization/Other Requirements

• Proof of eligibility to work in the country where the position is located is required.
• Maintain a valid drivers license.
• Fit for Duty at all times
  
  

Culture

Model Thermo Systems core values of employee success, customer success and financial strength by:

• Seeking new and additional business through project change orders, additional services to existing customers, and referrals for new customers/projects. Drive financial success.
• Be a good teammate, support your colleagues, promote a positive atmosphere for those around you. Drive employee success.
• Go the extra mile for your customer, take ownership of their needs, over communicate. Drive customer success.
• Foster an environment of integrity, trust, collaboration, professionalism, serving one another, leading by example, and assuming good intent each and every day.
  
  

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary, annual bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and business travel reimbursement: We appreciate our employees, and we make sure they know it.
• Benefits: We offer full-time employees multiple healthcare packages, including low-cost options.
• Casual Dress: Every day is "Casual Friday"; we want you to be comfortable when you come to work.
• Training: We offer in-house and factory technical training to keep our staff sharp.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We encourage academic advancement and professional credentialing.
• Vacation/Sick Time: We believe work-life balance is essential. Ensuring our employees have time to truly relax and recharge is important to us.
• Culture & Extras: We provide free lunches, regular team bonding & fun office events, and plenty of company swag.
  
  

Visit us at www.thermosystems.com to learn more!

Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.