Lead Controls Engineer - Energy & Central Utility Systems

Thermo Systems is hiring: Lead Controls Engineer - Energy & Central Utility Systems. Location(s) listed by the employer: East Windsor, NJ US; NJ US; PA US; NY US. Remote option listed by the employer. The Opportunity The Lead Controls 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, switchgear, 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. What You’ll Do Technical & Engineering • Lead complex control system design, including system architecture, I/O design, instrumentation, sequences of operation, PLC/HMI/SCADA integration, and engineering documentation. • Provide technical leadership throughout design, FAT/SAT, startup, commissioning, and system troubleshooting. • Review technical deliverables for accuracy, consistency, compliance, and engineering quality. • Serve as a technical authority on complex thermal, electrical, and balance-of-plant control systems. • Apply and reinforce engineering standards, documentation requirements, and quality processes through the company’s Quality Management System (QMS). • Identify opportunities to improve system design, technical standards, and engineering processes. Project & Team Leadership