Job Summary:Works on a variety of control system projects. Capable of leading several project related tasks and/or large projects in their entirety. Provides engineering support on projects led by others. Assumes ultimate responsibility for the assigned projects/tasks. Leads and develops a team. Takes direction and seeks guidance from the assigned project leads, the supervisors, and company leadership.
Education and Experience:- Bachelor of Science; Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or other pertinent curriculum combined with relevant technical experience.
- Typically, 7+ years total experience.
- Proven Track Record: 3+ years as Control Systems Project Engineer I or equivalent.
Duties and Responsibilities:Technical Responsibilities:- Lead, train, and mentor co-workers during start-up and commissioning of systems.
- Expert in reading and interpreting piping & instrumentation diagrams and wiring diagrams. Able to provide feedback regarding field conditions versus drawings.
- Experienced with creating and editing Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications.
- Expert in understanding, practicing, and guiding others in the company's Quality Management System (QMS).
- Firm understanding of complex control system design.
- Provide instrumentation specifications for complex control systems.
- Value engineer specifications to provide the most cost-effective solutions.
- Leads detailed design of Information Technology (IT) systems, network infrastructure, and computer system designs, as it relates to control system integration.
Customer Service:- Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers.
- Follow customer specific site standards and procedures.
- Always conduct business in professional manner.
- Provide excellent customer care and support.
- Be patient, attentive, and responsive to customers in solving their problems.
- Always follow up and honor commitments with customers.
Project Responsibilities:- Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
- Lead individual project related tasks and/or small to mid-sized projects in their entirety.
- Assume the ultimate responsibility for the successful completion of those projects or tasks on schedule and under budget.
- Take on the role of the customer's main contact on those projects that the employee is assigned to lead.
- Identify changes in scope to overall projects and/or tasks.
- Provide support on other projects or tasks that are scheduled to be led by others.
- Manage and delegate assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
- Understands and anticipates customer needs.
- Accurately estimates the duration and difficulty of tasks.
- Ensures the team adheres to a realistic schedule and budget.
- Understands project invoicing and projection procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:- Directly responsible for team members training and development.
- Provides constructive feedback to team members.
- Manages team members compensation and time off.
- Ensure team members are effectively assigned to project tasks.
- Manages performance and retention of team members.
- Resolves conflicts within team.
Required Skills and Abilities:In addition to Control Systems Project Engineer I skills and abilities:
- Viewed by others as trustworthy.
- Listens well.
- Understands needs and desires of others.
- Continually provides the big picture of a project or task.
- Committed to further developing managerial and leadership skills.
Travel required:- Overnight travel may be required up to 50%
On Call:- On call rotation participation may be required based on location and client needs.
Work Authorization/Other Requirements:- 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
Culture:Model Thermo Systems core values of employee success, customer success and financial strength by:
- Seeking new and additional business through project change orders, additional services to existing customers, and referrals for new customers/projects. Drive financial success.
- Be a good teammate, support your colleagues, promote a positive atmosphere for those around you. Drive employee success.
- Go the extra mile for your customer, take ownership of their needs, over communicate. Drive customer success.
- Foster an environment of integrity, trust, collaboration, professionalism, serving one another, leading by example, and assuming good intent each and every day.
What You'll Get:- Competitive salary, annual bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and business travel reimbursement: We appreciate our employees, and we make sure they know it.
- Benefits: We offer full-time employees multiple healthcare packages, including low-cost options.
- Casual Dress: Every day is "Casual Friday"; we want you to be comfortable when you come to work.
- Training: We offer in-house and factory technical training to keep our staff sharp.
- Tuition Reimbursement: We encourage academic advancement and professional credentialing.
- Vacation/Sick Time: We believe work-life balance is essential. Ensuring our employees have time to truly relax and recharge is important to us.
- Culture & Extras: We provide free lunches, regular team bonding & fun office events, and plenty of company swag.
