Engineering Team Lead

Thermo 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," fosters an environment where all members perform their best through unity, adaptability, and a focus on integrity and success.

About the role

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

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. Provide feedback regarding field conditions versus drawings.
• Experienced with creating and editing 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.
• 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.

Customer Service

• Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers.
• Follow customer-specific site standards and procedures.
• Conduct business in a professional manner.
• Provide excellent customer care and support.
• Be patient, attentive, and responsive to customers in solving their problems.
• Follow up and honor commitments with customers.

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 ultimate responsibility for the successful completion of those projects or tasks on schedule and under budget.
• Serve as the customer’s main contact on assigned projects.
• Identify changes in scope to overall projects and/or tasks.
• Provide support on other projects or tasks led by others.
• Manage and delegate assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
• Understand and anticipate customer needs.
• Accurately estimate the duration and difficulty of tasks.
• Ensure the team adheres to a realistic schedule and budget.
• Understand project invoicing and projection procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for team members' training and development.
• Provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Manage team members' compensation and time off.
• Ensure team members are effectively assigned to project tasks.
• Manage performance and retention of team members.
• Resolve conflicts within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in 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.

Skills

• Viewed by others as trustworthy.
• Strong listening skills.
• Understands needs and desires of others.
• Provides the big picture of a project or task.
• Committed to further developing managerial and leadership skills.

Other Requirements

• Proof of eligibility to work in the country where the position is located.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Fit for Duty at all times.
• Overnight travel may be required up to 50%.
• On-call rotation participation may be required based on location and client needs.

Culture Model

Embody 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.
• Being a good teammate, supporting colleagues, and promoting a positive atmosphere. Drive employee success.
• Going the extra mile for customers, taking ownership of their needs, and over-communicating. Drive customer success.
• Fostering an environment of integrity, trust, collaboration, professionalism, serving one another, leading by example, and assuming good intent each day.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and business travel reimbursement.
• Multiple healthcare packages, including low-cost options.
• Casual dress every day.
• In-house and factory technical training.
• Tuition reimbursement for academic advancement and professional credentialing.
• Vacation and sick time to support work-life balance.
• Free lunches, regular team bonding & fun office events, and company swag.