Control System Project Engineer I

Control System Project Engineer I - SCADA Design / Mission Critical

Location: Remote (U.S.) with travel up to 50% to Beaver Dam, WI or as needed.
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Compensation: Competitive annual salary Bonus 401(k) Match

Who We Are

Thermo Systems is a global control systems integration partner delivering automation solutions across Mission Critical, District Energy, and Life Sciences. Our culture—The Thermo Way—emphasizes connection, adaptability, integrity, and collaboration to ensure employee success, customer success, and organizational strength.

Job Summary

The Control System Project Engineer delivers remote BMS/SCADA design for hyperscale datacenter programs. Working within a distributed engineering team, you will develop standards-based SCADA graphics, alarming strategies, historian/reporting functions, and reusable content across Schneider and Rockwell platforms supporting both white space and central plant systems. You will collaborate with PLC engineers, networking teams, commissioning teams, and GC/MEP partners to meet performance, resiliency (N 1/2N), and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.

Education & Experience

• B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related (or equivalent technical experience)
• 5 years in controls/SCADA/BMS engineering
• Experience implementing Schneider and/or Rockwell SCADA systems with distributed/enterprise architectures
• Experience comparable to Control Systems Project Engineer I/II

Responsibilities

SCADA Design & Implementation

• Configure and develop SCADA systems on:
  • Schneider: AVEVA System Platform (InTouch OMI), Plant SCADA (Citect), EcoStruxure™ SCADA
  • Rockwell: FactoryTalk View SE/ME, Historian SE, Alarms & Events, Linx, AssetCentre
• Create and maintain reusable standards: graphics, navigation, UDTs/tag models, alarms, and faceplates
• Integrate communications:
  • BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, MQTT/Sparkplug B, SNMP
• Contribute to SQL models for trending, analytics, and reporting
• Apply security and IT/OT practices: VLANs, role-based access, certificates, server hardening, virtualization
• Produce documentation (URS/FRS/DDS), FAT/SAT scripts, and turnover packages
• Provide remote support for Levels 1–3 and assist commissioning teams during Level 4/5/IST as needed

Project Delivery & Customer Interaction

• Complete assigned scopes accurately, on schedule, and within budget
• Coordinate technical interfaces with PLC, EPMS, networking, and commissioning teams
• Identify scope changes and risks early; support change-order documentation
• Communicate professionally and follow customer and program standards

Team & Mentorship

• May review deliverables or support training of junior engineers when requested

Required Skills & Experience

• Proficiency with Schneider SCADA platforms and/or Rockwell FactoryTalk suite
• Solid understanding of P&IDs, I/O lists, device interactions, and sequences of operation
• Practical scripting ability: SQL, VBA, Cicode, ArchestrA, or JS
• Familiarity with networking/security fundamentals (VLANs, firewalls, certificates)
• Strong documentation and quality discipline

Nice to Have

• AVEVA/Schneider or Rockwell certifications
• ISA-88 / ISA-95 familiarity
• GAMP/CSV exposure
• BACnet experience
• KPI/analytics dashboard development for plant/data hall systems

Work Requirements

• Remote role with travel up to 50% (workshops, FAT/SAT, commissioning, site reviews)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain fit-for-duty requirements
• Proof of U.S. work authorization required

Culture
We live our core values every day:

• Drive Employee Success: Support your teammates and build a positive jobsite culture.
• Drive Customer Success: Take ownership of safety outcomes, communicate proactively, and exceed expectations.
• Drive Financial Strength: Execute efficiently, reduce risk, and continuously improve.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary with annual bonus potential
• 401(k) with company match
• Multiple health plan options
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional training
• Team-building events, company lunches, and Thermo swag

Visit www.thermosystems.com to learn more.

Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.