Control Systems Project Engineer 1

Thermo Systems•Reston, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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," strengthens our team by fostering an environment where all members perform their best. Our 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. Job Summary: Works 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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science; Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or other pertinent curriculum combined with relevant technical experience.
Typically, 4+ years total experience.
Proven Track Record: 2+ years as Lead Control Systems Engineer or equivalent.
Completely self-sufficient in the field.
Experienced in reading and interpreting piping & instrumentation diagrams and wiring diagrams.
Firm understanding of complex control system design.
Demonstrate thorough understanding of Information Technology (IT) system, network infrastructure, and computer system design, as it relates to control system integration.
Is decisive in decision making.
Builds relationships with customers.
Shows initiative by seeking out new responsibilities.
Anticipates possible issues that may arise during a project.
Uses resources efficiently to complete project tasks.
Actively works to promote a positive/collaborative team culture.
Proof of eligibility to work in the country where the position is located is required.
Maintain a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates deep understanding of the company�s Quality Management System (QMS).
Demonstrates an understanding of the customer needs and actively seeks to service those needs.
Demonstrates an understanding of project contracts and specifications.
Ability to identify and manage risks.

Responsibilities

Lead and assist with start-up and commissioning of control systems.
Lead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
Provide feedback regarding field conditions versus drawings.
Provide review of standard documents generated by others for technical, grammatical, and aesthetic content.
Provide instrumentation specifications for complex control systems.
Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers.
Follow customer specific site standards and procedures.
Always conduct business in professional manner.
Provide excellent customer care and support.
Be patient, attentive, and responsive to customers in solving their problems.
Always follow up and honor commitments with customers.
Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
Understand 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.
Lead individual project related tasks and/or small to mid-sized projects in their entirety.
Take on the role of the customer�s main contact on those projects that the employee is assigned to lead.
Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers and trade partners.
Anticipates possible issues that may arise during a project and proactively plans solutions.
Seeks opportunities for new work with customers and contractors.
Delivers detailed feedback on project and task assignments.
Where applicable, directs and oversees junior or subordinate staff members regarding construction, operations, and/or maintenance tasks and assignments at a project site.