Control System Project Engineer - Beaver Dam, WI

Overview

Control System Project Engineer I (BMS PLC Programming) – Role located in Beaver Dam, WI. We are hiring a SCADA Design Engineer to deliver remote BMS design for hyperscale datacenters. You will develop standards-based designs and reusable content on Schneider and Rockwell SCADA platforms across white space and central plant (CRAH/CRAC, AHU, chillers/towers, pumps/VFDs, heat reclaim, humidification, water treatment). You’ll produce design documents (URS/FRS/DDS), build templates/UDTs/faceplates, support FAT/SAT, and collaborate daily with PLC, networking, commissioning, and GC/MEP partners to meet performance, resiliency (N+1/2N), and quality (QMS) targets on schedule and budget.

• B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• 5+ years in controls/SCADA/BMS with demonstrated delivery on multi-discipline projects.
• Practical experience implementing Schneider and/or Rockwell SCADA solutions (redundancy, distributed clients/servers, centralized standards).
• Experience comparable to Control Systems Project Engineer I/II responsibilities.

• SCADA Design (Schneider + Rockwell):
  Schneider AVEVA System Platform (InTouch OMI), Plant SCADA (Citect) and/or Eco Struxure SCADA; graphics, alarming, historian, reporting, redundant/distributed architectures.
• Rockwell:
  Factory Talk View SE/ME, Factory Talk Historian SE, Alarms & Events, Linx, Asset Centre; client/server and clustered designs.
• Standards & Reuse:
  Implement tag models/UDTs, faceplates/widgets, graphics style guides, navigation, alarm philosophy, and libraries across campuses.
• Integration: BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, MQTT/Sparkplug B, SNMP; develop SQL schemas/queries for trends, analytics, and reporting. Coordinate PLC interfaces (Rockwell Control Logix/Compact Logix via Studio 5000; Schneider Modicon M340/M580 via Eco Struxure Control Expert).
• IT/OT & Security: VLAN segmentation, certificates/SSL/TLS, role-based access, server hardening/virtualization per customer standards and Thermo policies.
• Quality & Documentation:
  Produce URS/FRS/DDS, ITPs, FAT/SAT scripts, and turnover packages; follow Thermo’s QMS, participate in peer/code reviews.
• Commissioning Support:
  Provide remote L1–L3 support; assist site teams for L4/L5/IST as needed.

• Communicate effectively, positively, and proactively with customers.
• Follow customer site standards and procedures; conduct business professionally.
• Provide excellent customer care and support; be patient, attentive, and responsive to solve problems; follow up and honor commitments.
• Demonstrates understanding of customer needs and actively services those needs.

• Deliver design scopes accurately, on schedule, and under budget; keep estimates/forecasts current.
• Flag scope changes and risks early; support mitigations and change-order development.
• Coordinate interfaces with PLC, EPMS, networking, commissioning agent, and TAB teams; maintain realistic task plans.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
• Identify issues beyond scope and communicate to the project lead; lead project-related tasks or small to mid-sized projects; act as customer’s main contact when leading.
• Communicate clearly with customers and trade partners; anticipate issues and plan solutions; seek opportunities for new work.
• Provide detailed feedback on project and task assignments; understand project contracts and specifications; manage risks.

• Periodic design workshops, FAT/SAT, reviews, or site/IST support: approximately 10–25% based on program needs.

• On-call rotation may be required based on location and client needs.

• Proof of eligibility to work in the country where the position is located is required.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Fit for duty at all times.

• Model Thermo Systems core values: employee success, customer success, and financial strength; seek new business through project changes, additional services, and referrals; drive financial success.
• Be a good teammate, promote a positive…