Thermo Systems

Who We Are:

Thermo Systems is the partner of choice for end-to-end control system integration across District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical facilities worldwide. Guided by “The Thermo Way,” our collaborative culture, nimble mindset, and unwavering integrity drive both our team’s success and our customers’ success.

Job Summary:

As a Control System Project Engineer based in Montgomery, you’ll own projects from kickoff through commissioning—leading field startups, guiding clients, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver top-tier automation solutions. This full-time, on-site position is expected to last several years; at project completion, you’ll relocate to the next site (relocation stipend or per diem provided).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or related engineering + 4+ years’ experience.
• Minimum 2 years leading control-systems engineering in a field or project environment.
• Hands-on mastery of PLC and HMI platforms; FAT and commissioning experience.
• Thorough understanding of IT/network infrastructure as it applies to control-system integration.
• Strong problem-solving, decisive decision-making, and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Own small-to-medium projects end-to-end—scope, schedule, budget, risk management, and client communication.
• Field Champion: Lead on-site start-up, commissioning, and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), troubleshooting real-world conditions.
• Technical Expert: Read and review P&IDs, schematics, implement PLC/HMI programs, write control sequences, and specify instrumentation.
• Quality & Safety: Uphold our QMS and site safety standards—train, audit, and coach your crew.
• Client Partner: Build trust through clear, proactive communication. Anticipate needs, resolve issues, and pursue upsell opportunities.
• Team Builder: Guide and inspire junior engineers and technicians—promote knowledge sharing and a positive team vibe.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Be completely self-sufficient in the field—own your scope from planning through turnover.
• Lead and assist with start-up and commissioning of control systems.
• Lead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Read and interpret piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and wiring diagrams; provide feedback on “as-built” versus drawing conditions.
• Configure and troubleshoot Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of our Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance in all activities.
• Review standard project documents (technical write-ups, reports, schematics) for technical accuracy, grammar, and formatting.
• Specify instrumentation for complex control-system packages.
• Apply a firm understanding of complex control-system design principles.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of IT/network infrastructure and computer-system design as it relates to control-system integration.

Customer Service:

• Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers.
• Adhere to customer-specific site standards, procedures, and professional conduct.
• Provide excellent customer care—be patient, attentive, responsive, and follow through on all commitments.
• Anticipate customer needs and actively seek to service them.

Project:

• Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
• Understand your scope of work; promptly escalate any out-of-scope issues to the project lead.
• Lead individual project tasks or small-to-mid-sized projects end-to-end as the customer’s primary technical contact.
• Communicate proactively with customers and trade partners to keep everyone aligned.
• Anticipate potential project issues and develop mitigation plans.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for additional work (change orders, new services).
• Deliver timely, detailed feedback on project progress and task assignments.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of project contracts, specifications, and risk management.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• When applicable, direct and oversee junior or subordinate staff on construction, operations, and/or maintenance tasks—coach them on safe, compliant execution.

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.

Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00/annually