Senior Control Systems Engineer - Energy

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Location
:
Arlington, TX | Remote with Travel

Term
:
Direct Hire | Full Time

Compensation
: $120,000 - $170,000 Annual Salary + Bonus Eligibility

Travel
:
Up to 50% as needed

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.

The Senior Control Systems Engineer works on a variety of energy-focused control system projects, particularly within thermal and electrical energy plants. This role requires deep expertise in systems such as chillers, heat pump chillers, cooling towers, thermal energy storage, geo-exchange, boilers, heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), electrical generators, switch gear, and related balance-of-plant equipment.
This individual serves as a recognized technical expert, leading multiple engineering efforts while collaborating closely with project leadership and company stakeholders.

• Lead complex system design, including I/O design, architecture, submittals, and testing documentation
• Maintain and expand expertise through training, publications, and industry engagement
• Provide technical direction across multiple projects and teams
• Support business development through technical proposals and presentations
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective delivery
• Mentor engineers and provide expert guidance across technical, financial, and operational domains
• Drive company design standards and quality through the QMS
• Communicate proactively and professionally with customers
• Adhere to client-specific standards and procedures
• Deliver exceptional service and follow through on commitments
• Provide responsive problem-solving support
• Execute and oversee project tasks on schedule and within budget
• Lead full project life cycles when assigned
• Serve as primary customer contact for assigned projects
• Identify scope changes and new business opportunities
• Delegate tasks effectively and ensure team accountability
• Accurately estimate timelines and manage project risks
• Foster a collaborative and positive team culture

• Direct and support junior staff in construction, operations, and maintenance activities as applicable

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with relevant experience
• 10+ years of total experience
• 3+ years as a Control Systems Project Engineer II (or equivalent)
• Professional Engineering (PE) license and/or relevant industry certifications preferred

• Advanced leadership and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to remain effective under pressure
• Strong innovation and process improvement mindset
• Proven ability to motivate and mentor engineers
• Strong relationship-building skills within the industry
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Active participation in industry organizations

• Up to 50% overnight travel may be required
• Participation in on-call rotation as needed
• Must be fit for…