Control Systems Project Engineer I

About the role

The Control Systems Project Engineer I supports the design, integration, and delivery of automation and control system projects across industrial and mission-critical environments. This role leads individual project tasks or small to mid-sized projects while providing engineering expertise across design, implementation, testing, and commissioning phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support start-up and commissioning of control systems.
• Lead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for automation systems.
• Interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and electrical wiring diagrams and provide feedback on field conditions.
• Develop and implement HMI and PLC-based automation solutions.
• Contribute to design and implementation of complex control systems.
• Provide instrumentation specifications for automation and control system designs.
• Review technical documentation generated by project team members for accuracy and quality.
• Deliver assigned engineering tasks accurately, on schedule, and within project scope.
• Identify potential technical challenges and proactively develop solutions.

Collaboration & Communication

• Cook with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and commissioning teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with customers and trade partners throughout project lifecycles.
• Serve as the primary customer contact for projects or tasks assigned to lead.
• Provide updates on project progress, risks, and technical challenges to project leadership.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers and project stakeholders.

Quality, Safety & Process

• Follow Thermo Systems Quality Management System (QMS) processes and standards.
• Maintain strong attention to detail in engineering documentation and system configuration.
• Ensure automation designs align with project specifications and customer requirements.
• Support continuous improvement in engineering workflows and project delivery processes.

People Leadership

• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and project team members when assigned.
• Support field teams and commissioning personnel during system installation and testing.
• Promote a collaborative team culture aligned with The Thermo Way.