Lead Control Systems Engineer

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Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control-systems integrator delivering world-class automation to District Energy, Life Sciences, and—most relevant to this role—Mission Critical data-center markets. Our teams design and deploy the SCADA and BMS platforms that keep hyperscale facilities online 24 × 7. “The Thermo Way” unites us: we foster connection and camaraderie, adapt quickly, and execute with integrity so that every employee, every customer, and the company itself succeeds.

Job Summary:

As a Lead CSE you own the technical delivery of full-life-cycle control-system packages on one of our Mission Critical Projects—from network architecture and I/O design through onsite commissioning and turnover. You will

• Guide project teams and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Drive hardware/software design & deployment (Aveva, Ignition, PLC/PAC, HMIs) and ensure QMS compliance.
• Represent Thermo in front of the GC, trade partners, and owner.
• Influence standards, templates, and best practices across multiple sites.

• B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Controls Engineering—or equivalent technical discipline.
• 2–4 years total experience with 1–3 years as a Control System Engineer (or equivalent).
• Proven delivery of integrated PLC/SCADA solutions

Technical Responsibilities:

• Lead SAT, I/O check-outs, and point-to-point verifications for PLC, SCADA, and networked OT systems.
• Develop and review I/O lists, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, network topologies..
• Configure and troubleshoot Aveva System Platform, Historian, OMI dashboards, and Ignition gateways.
• Read and interpret piping & instrumentation diagrams, wiring diagrams, and panel schedules; spot discrepancies early.
• Display strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills and demonstrate self-sufficiency in the field.
• Provide instrumentation specifications and perform intermediate-to-advanced control-system design with minimal oversight.
• Review and redline peers’ design packages for technical accuracy, grammar, formatting, and Thermo QMS compliance.
• Serve as the first point of escalation during installation, start-up, and commissioning; direct field teams and subcontractors.
• Maintain working knowledge of IT/OT network architecture, cybersecurity standards, and server / VM infrastructure.

Customer Service:

• Communicate with clients in an effective, positive, proactive manner; model professional conduct at all times.
• Follow site-specific standards and procedures while advocating Thermo best practices.
• Be patient, attentive, and responsive—own the problem until it’s closed and always honor commitments.
• Understand customer needs, anticipate future pain points, and provide solutions that protect schedule and budget.
• Complete all assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget; ask for help early if risk to those targets arises.

Project Execution:

• Lead discrete work-streams or manage small- to mid-sized projects end-to-end, hitting scope, schedule, and budget targets.
• Understand the contractual scope; when issues fall outside it, promptly identify, document, and elevate for change-order action.
• Provide clear, accurate status updates and forecasts to PMs and senior leadership.
• Demonstrate awareness of project contracts, specifications, and cost drivers—and coach CSEs on the same.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Confident leadership and coaching of cross-functional teams.
• Strategic, systems-level problem solving; can “zoom out” to see program-wide impacts.
• Strong written and verbal communication with both technical and executive stakeholders.
• Excellent time-management, self-accountability, and ability to work independently.
• Commitment to a positive, collaborative team culture—lead by example.

• Up to 10 % overnight travel to visit other project sites (current hot spots include UT, AL, WI).
• Relocation stipend available
• Full Time onsite roll at project site outside of Salt Lake City, UT. Position will relocate to an alternate active project site in early 2026.

Participation in occasional after-hours support may be required, depending on site 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.

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: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00/annually