Senior Controls Design Engineer; CAD

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Location:

Remote in Europe (based in Ireland, UK, Denmark, Netherlands, Germany or Finland)
Employment Status:
Full Time | Direct Hire
Compensation:
Competitive + Bonus
Travel:
Up to 20% (as needed per project requirements)
On Call:
No

Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner delivering premier class automation solutions across the Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets.

Guided by The Thermo Way
, we are unified, dynamic, and committed to delivering excellence. Our culture is grounded in three core principles:

• Employee Success investing in our people and their growth
• Customer Success delivering reliable, high-quality solutions
• Financial Strength operating with discipline and long-term focus

We believe strong teams, trusted partnerships, and technical excellence drive sustainable success.

• Design of control panels supporting HVAC systems, electrical power monitoring systems, switch gear interfaces, field instrumentation, networking equipment, and third-party vendor integrations within mission-critical environments.
• Incorporate all design inputs from:
  Engineer of Record, Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) design packages, vendor technical submittals, network architecture documentation, project-specific design documentation (IO Lists, etc.), standards and naming conventions
• Ensure complete integration of all submittal-based changes including points mapping, control interfaces, and vendor-specific requirements.
• Complete all BMS and EPMS control panel drawings to 100% readiness, progressing from template or partial design to final issue-for-manufacture level
• Perform constructability assessments of all EPMS & BMS panel drawings and associated documentation.
• Validate installation feasibility, cable routing, power distribution alignment, and compliance with site constraints
• Identify risks or deficiencies in design and drive mitigation
• Develop accurate points mapping, wiring requirements, and integration of vendor schematics
• Identify opportunities for design simplification, cost efficiency, or material reduction while maintaining functional and redundancy requirements
• Recommend improvements to panel architecture, wiring schemes, or component selection
• Maintain rigorous revision control and ensure timely submission of drawings and documents
• Incorporate commissioning requirements into design deliverables, ensuring systems are testable, verifiable, and aligned with FAT/SAT/IST processes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with panel manufacturers and vendors to resolve technical queries and support efficient panel fabrication and assembly
• Communicate clearly and proactively with internal teams, customers, and partners.
• Act as a subject matter expert in Design & Engineering to support tactical coordination with the Project and Commissioning Managers per project.
• Support project leadership in identifying risks, resolving issues, and maintaining delivery alignment.
• Identify and elevate technical risks, constraints, or scope changes early.

• Adhere to company policies, QMS requirements, and established safety standards
• Support and enhance the company’s Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet high standards of accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Promote structured engineering and documentation practices across all projects
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Bachelors in Science, Engineering, or a relevant discipline combined with relevant technical experience
• 5 - 7 years' experience in electrical control panel design, controls engineering, automation, or systems integration.
• Experience supporting industrial automation, manufacturing, utilities, pharmaceuticals, water/wastewater, infrastructure, or mission-critical projects
• Familiarity with IEC 60204, IEC 61439, and electrical drafting/documentation standards is desirable

• Working knowledge of PLC, SCADA, BMS, and EPMS architectures and associated field instrumentation
• Apply appropriate drafting, design-documentation, and configuration-control methods using…