Lead Control Systems Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-14
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
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Locations: Omaha, NE | Kansas City, MO | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Compensation: $76,140 - $105,500 Annually + Bonus | 401(k) Match | Travel & Expense Reimbursement
Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner supporting Mission Critical, Life Sciences, and District Energy markets. Our culture—
The Thermo Way
—is built on collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth.
The Lead Control Systems Engineer works on control system projects and supports the design, development, integration, testing, and installation of control system hardware and software. This role demonstrates increasing independence in the field, leads portions of project execution, and provides technical guidance to other project members while working under the direction of assigned project leads, supervisors, and company leadership.
This is an onsite position that can work out of any of the above locations.
What You Will Do Control Systems Engineering & Technical Leadership- Lead and support hardware and software design, development, integration, and testing of control systems
- Demonstrate self-sufficiency in the field while knowing when to seek guidance
- Lead other project members during installation, startup, and commissioning activities
- Lead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
- Demonstrate strong electrical and mechanical system troubleshooting skills
- Read and interpret P&IDs and wiring diagrams
- Exhibit full understanding of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications
- Apply and follow the company’s Quality Management System (QMS)
- Perform intermediate control system design with guidance from senior engineers
- Develop instrumentation specifications for basic control systems
- Review standard documents generated by others for technical accuracy, grammar, and presentation quality
- Demonstrate an understanding of Information Technology (IT) systems, network infrastructure, and computer system design as related to control system integration
- Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and within budget
- Lead individual project tasks and/or small to mid-sized projects in their entirety
- Provide accurate and timely status updates on assigned work
- Understand project scope, contracts, and specifications
- Identify issues outside assigned scope and communicate them to the project lead
- Communicate with customers in an effective, positive, and proactive manner
- Follow customer-specific site standards and procedures
- Conduct all business professionally
- Provide attentive, responsive, and high-quality customer support
- Develop an understanding of customer needs and actively seek to meet them
- Follow up consistently and honor customer commitments
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, combined with relevant technical experience
- Typically 2+ years of total industry experience
- Proven track record of 1–3 years as a Control Systems Engineer or equivalent role
- Strong communication skills with coworkers and project stakeholders
- Strategic thinker who leverages technical knowledge to solve problems
- Independently effective and takes personal responsibility for outcomes
- Manages time efficiently and prioritizes effectively
- Promotes a positive, collaborative team culture
- Proof of eligibility to work in the country where the position is located
- Valid driver’s license required
- Fit for duty at all times
- Drive Employee Success – Build trust, collaborate, and grow together
- Drive Customer Success – Take ownership and exceed expectations
- Drive Financial Strength – Deliver efficiently and continuously improve
- Competitive salary with annual bonus potential
- 401(k) with company match
- Multiple low-cost health plan options
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and technical training
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Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
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