{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"78c4cfc8d0d06e4560359e13","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/78c4cfc8d0d06e4560359e13","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/78c4cfc8d0d06e4560359e13","title":"Control Systems Project Engineer I","description":"Location: This is an onsite position in Montgomery, AL. we are open to candidates who are willing to relocate to the area and or open to heavy travel - up to 75%.\nTerm: Full Time | Direct Hire\nCompensation: $93,000 - $126,000 Annually + Bonus Eligibility and Travel Expense Reimbursement / Assistance.\n\nWho We Are:\n\nThermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner, delivering world-class automation solutions in the District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. Our diverse leadership and dedicated engineering team are committed to excellence and consistent growth. Our unique company culture, known as \"The Thermo Way,\" strengthens our team by fostering an environment where all members perform their best.\n\nOur commitment to being unified, dynamic, and delivering excellence is evident in how we build trusting relationships through connection and camaraderie, ability to adapt, and focus on integrity and success. These values guide our daily operations and interactions, setting the standard for our team's behavior. As we continue to grow and evolve, \"The Thermo Way\" supports our goals of becoming a world-class organization, ensuring employee success, customer success, and financial strength.\n\nJob Summary:\n\nWorks on a variety of control system projects. Leads individual project related tasks and/or complicated large-scale projects in their entirety. Provides engineering support on projects/tasks that are led by others. Assumes ultimate responsibility for the assigned projects/tasks. Takes direction and seeks guidance from assigned project leads, the supervisors, and company leadership.\n\nEducation and Experience:\n\nBachelor of Science; Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or other pertinent curriculum combined with relevant technical experience.\nTypically, 4+ years total experience.\nProven Track Record: 2+ years as Lead Control Systems Engineer or equivalent.\n\nDuties and Responsibilities:\n\nTechnical Responsibilities:\n\nCompletely self-sufficient in the field.\nLead and assist with start-up and commissioning of control systems.\nLead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).\nExperienced in reading and interpreting piping & instrumentation diagrams and wiring diagrams. Able to provide feedback regarding field conditions versus drawings.\nExperienced with Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications.\nDemonstrates deep understanding of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).\nProvide review of standard documents generated by others for technical, grammatical, and aesthetic content.\nFirm understanding of complex control system design.\nProvide instrumentation specifications for complex control systems.\nDemonstrate thorough understanding of Information Technology (IT) system, network infrastructure, and computer system design, as it relates to control system integration.\n\nCustomer Service:\n\nCommunicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers.\nFollow customer specific site standards and procedures.\nAlways conduct business in professional manner.\nProvide excellent customer care and support.\nBe patient, attentive, and responsive to customers in solving their problems.\nAlways follow up and honor commitments with customers.\nDemonstrates an understanding of the customer needs and actively seeks to service those needs.\n\nProject Responsibilities:\n\nComplete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.\nUnderstand the scope of work assigned to you, identify when issues arise that are beyond that scope, and communicate those issues to the assigned project lead.\nLead individual project related tasks and/or small to mid-sized projects in their entirety.\nTake on the role of the customer’s main contact on those projects that the employee is assigned to lead.\nCommunicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers and trade partners.\nAnticipates possible issues that may arise during a project and proactively plans solutions.\nSeeks opportunities for new work with customers and contractors.\nDelivers detailed feedback on project and task assignments.\nDemonstrates an understanding of project contracts and specifications.\nAbility to identify and manage risks.\n\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\n\nWhere applicable, directs and oversees junior or subordinate staff members regarding construction, operations, and/or maintenance tasks and assignments at a project site.\n\nRequired Skills and Abilities:\n\nIn addition to Control Systems Project Engineer I skills and abilities:\n\nIs decisive in decision making.\nBuilds relationships with customers.\nShows initiative by seeking out new responsibilities.\nAnticipates possible issues that may arise during a project.\nUses resources efficiently to complete project tasks.\nActively works to promote a positive/collaborative team culture.\n\nTravel required:\n\nOvernight travel may be required up to 50%\n\nOn Call:\n\nOn call rotation participation may be required based on location and client needs.\n\nWork Authorization/Other Requirements:\n\nProof of eligibility to work in the country where the position is located is required.\nMaintain a valid driver's license.\nFit for Duty at all times\n\nCulture:\n\nModel Thermo Systems core values of employee success, customer success and financial strength by:\n\nSeeking new and additional business through project change orders, additional services to existing customers, and referrals for new customers/projects. Drive financial success.\nBe a good teammate, support your colleagues, promote a positive atmosphere for those around you. Drive employee success.\nGo the extra mile for your customer, take ownership of their needs, over communicate. Drive customer success.\nFoster an environment of integrity, trust, collaboration, professionalism, serving one another, leading by example, and assuming good intent each and every day.\n\nWhat You'll Get:\n\nCompetitive salary, annual bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and business travel reimbursement: We appreciate our employees, and we make sure they know it.\nBenefits: We offer full-time employees multiple healthcare packages, including low-cost options.\nCasual Dress: Every day is \"Casual Friday\"; we want you to be comfortable when you come to work.\nTraining: We offer in-house and factory technical training to keep our staff sharp.\nTuition Reimbursement: We encourage academic advancement and professional credentialing.\nVacation/Sick Time: We believe work-life balance is essential. Ensuring our employees have time to truly relax and recharge is important to us.\nCulture & Extras: We provide free lunches, regular team bonding & fun office events, and plenty of company swag.\n\nVisit us at www.thermosystems.com to learn more!\n\nThermo 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.","company":"Thermosystemsllc","rawCompany":"thermosystemsllc","city":"Hernando","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T16:27:30.924Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"334513","title":"Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables","slug":"instruments-and-related-products-manufacturing-for-measuring-displaying-and-controlling-industrial-process-variables"},{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Control Systems Project Engineer I","description":"Location: This is an onsite position in Montgomery, AL. we are open to candidates who are willing to relocate to the area and or open to heavy travel - up to 75%.\nTerm: Full Time | Direct Hire\nCompensation: $93,000 - $126,000 Annually + Bonus Eligibility and Travel Expense Reimbursement / Assistance.\n\nWho We Are:\n\nThermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner, delivering world-class automation solutions in the District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. Our diverse leadership and dedicated engineering team are committed to excellence and consistent growth. Our unique company culture, known as \"The Thermo Way,\" strengthens our team by fostering an environment where all members perform their best.\n\nOur commitment to being unified, dynamic, and delivering excellence is evident in how we build trusting relationships through connection and camaraderie, ability to adapt, and focus on integrity and success. These values guide our daily operations and interactions, setting the standard for our team's behavior. As we continue to grow and evolve, \"The Thermo Way\" supports our goals of becoming a world-class organization, ensuring employee success, customer success, and financial strength.\n\nJob Summary:\n\nWorks on a variety of control system projects. Leads individual project related tasks and/or complicated large-scale projects in their entirety. Provides engineering support on projects/tasks that are led by others. Assumes ultimate responsibility for the assigned projects/tasks. Takes direction and seeks guidance from assigned project leads, the supervisors, and company leadership.\n\nEducation and Experience:\n\nBachelor of Science; Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or other pertinent curriculum combined with relevant technical experience.\nTypically, 4+ years total experience.\nProven Track Record: 2+ years as Lead Control Systems Engineer or equivalent.\n\nDuties and Responsibilities:\n\nTechnical Responsibilities:\n\nCompletely self-sufficient in the field.\nLead and assist with start-up and commissioning of control systems.\nLead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).\nExperienced in reading and interpreting piping & instrumentation diagrams and wiring diagrams. Able to provide feedback regarding field conditions versus drawings.\nExperienced with Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications.\nDemonstrates deep understanding of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).\nProvide review of standard documents generated by others for technical, grammatical, and aesthetic content.\nFirm understanding of complex control system design.\nProvide instrumentation specifications for complex control systems.\nDemonstrate thorough understanding of Information Technology (IT) system, network infrastructure, and computer system design, as it relates to control system integration.\n\nCustomer Service:\n\nCommunicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers.\nFollow customer specific site standards and procedures.\nAlways conduct business in professional manner.\nProvide excellent customer care and support.\nBe patient, attentive, and responsive to customers in solving their problems.\nAlways follow up and honor commitments with customers.\nDemonstrates an understanding of the customer needs and actively seeks to service those needs.\n\nProject Responsibilities:\n\nComplete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.\nUnderstand the scope of work assigned to you, identify when issues arise that are beyond that scope, and communicate those issues to the assigned project lead.\nLead individual project related tasks and/or small to mid-sized projects in their entirety.\nTake on the role of the customer’s main contact on those projects that the employee is assigned to lead.\nCommunicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers and trade partners.\nAnticipates possible issues that may arise during a project and proactively plans solutions.\nSeeks opportunities for new work with customers and contractors.\nDelivers detailed feedback on project and task assignments.\nDemonstrates an understanding of project contracts and specifications.\nAbility to identify and manage risks.\n\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\n\nWhere applicable, directs and oversees junior or subordinate staff members regarding construction, operations, and/or maintenance tasks and assignments at a project site.\n\nRequired Skills and Abilities:\n\nIn addition to Control Systems Project Engineer I skills and abilities:\n\nIs decisive in decision making.\nBuilds relationships with customers.\nShows initiative by seeking out new responsibilities.\nAnticipates possible issues that may arise during a project.\nUses resources efficiently to complete project tasks.\nActively works to promote a positive/collaborative team culture.\n\nTravel required:\n\nOvernight travel may be required up to 50%\n\nOn Call:\n\nOn call rotation participation may be required based on location and client needs.\n\nWork Authorization/Other Requirements:\n\nProof of eligibility to work in the country where the position is located is required.\nMaintain a valid driver's license.\nFit for Duty at all times\n\nCulture:\n\nModel Thermo Systems core values of employee success, customer success and financial strength by:\n\nSeeking new and additional business through project change orders, additional services to existing customers, and referrals for new customers/projects. Drive financial success.\nBe a good teammate, support your colleagues, promote a positive atmosphere for those around you. Drive employee success.\nGo the extra mile for your customer, take ownership of their needs, over communicate. Drive customer success.\nFoster an environment of integrity, trust, collaboration, professionalism, serving one another, leading by example, and assuming good intent each and every day.\n\nWhat You'll Get:\n\nCompetitive salary, annual bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and business travel reimbursement: We appreciate our employees, and we make sure they know it.\nBenefits: We offer full-time employees multiple healthcare packages, including low-cost options.\nCasual Dress: Every day is \"Casual Friday\"; we want you to be comfortable when you come to work.\nTraining: We offer in-house and factory technical training to keep our staff sharp.\nTuition Reimbursement: We encourage academic advancement and professional credentialing.\nVacation/Sick Time: We believe work-life balance is essential. Ensuring our employees have time to truly relax and recharge is important to us.\nCulture & Extras: We provide free lunches, regular team bonding & fun office events, and plenty of company swag.\n\nVisit us at www.thermosystems.com to learn more!\n\nThermo 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.","datePosted":"2026-08-19T16:27:30.924Z","dateModified":"2026-08-19T16:27:30.924Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Thermosystemsllc","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Hernando","addressRegion":"FL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"78c4cfc8d0d06e4560359e13"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/78c4cfc8d0d06e4560359e13"}}