Senior Engineering Team Lead - Commissioning
About The Position
Who We Are Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner delivering world-class automation solutions across the District Energy, Life Sciences, Mission Critical, and Power Generation markets. Guided by The Thermo Way, we focus on collaboration, adaptability, and integritydriving employee success, customer success, and long-term financial strength. The Opportunity Were seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead complex control system startup and commissioning activities while supporting project execution from the field. This role owns technical delivery for assigned projects, provides leadership to commissioning teams, and partners closely with Project Managers, Engineering Managers, and customers to ensure quality, schedule, and budget goals are met. This position is ideal for a senior controls professional who thrives in fast-paced site environments and is comfortable leading teams, troubleshooting complex systems, and serving as a technical point of contact.
Requirements
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of controls engineering, commissioning, or system integration experience
- Strong PLC/HMI/SCADA troubleshooting and commissioning expertise
- Solid understanding of complex control system design and field execution
- Familiarity with industrial networks, instrumentation, and startup sequencing
- Working knowledge of QA/QC and Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Clear communicator who remains composed under pressure
- Strong leadership presence in field environments
- Proactive problem solver who adapts to changing site conditions
- Committed to technical excellence and continued development
- Travel required up to 50%, including overnight stays
- On-call rotation participation may be required based on project needs
- Valid drivers license and authorization to work required
- Fit for duty at all times
Responsibilities
- Lead startup and commissioning activities for control system projects
- Diagnose and resolve PLC, HMI, SCADA, network, and instrumentation issues
- Interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and design documents; provide constructability feedback
- Guide teams through QMS, safety, and commissioning best practices
- Mentor technicians and engineers during startup and troubleshooting
- Manage day-to-day technical execution for assigned projects or commissioning phases
- Delegate tasks, set priorities, and track progress against schedule and budget
- Lead daily task meetings, field walkdowns, and end-of-day debriefs
- Serve as the technical point of contact for customers during commissioning
- Identify scope changes, risks, and schedule impacts; escalate as needed
- Support manpower planning, lookaheads, and detailed task scheduling
- Collaborate with Project Managers to maintain accurate schedules and reporting
Benefits
- Competitive salary with annual bonus potential
- 401(k) with company match
- Multiple low-cost healthcare options
- Paid time off and company holidays
- In-house and factory technical training
- Tuition reimbursement and career development
- Casual dress, team events, free lunches, and company swag
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
