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Thermo Systems · 1 day ago

Commissioning Manager - Control Systems

Reston, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Thermo Systems is a global control systems integration partner that delivers automation solutions across various markets. They are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead control system startup and commissioning activities, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget goals are met while providing leadership to commissioning teams.

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Responsibilities

Lead startup and commissioning activities for control system projects

Diagnose and resolve PLC, HMI, SCADA, network, and instrumentation issues

Interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and design documents; provide constructability feedback

Guide teams through QMS, safety, and commissioning best practices

Mentor technicians and engineers during startup and troubleshooting

Manage day-to-day technical execution for assigned projects or commissioning phases

Delegate tasks, set priorities, and track progress against schedule and budget

Lead daily task meetings, field walkdowns, and end-of-day debriefs

Serve as the technical point of contact for customers during commissioning

Identify scope changes, risks, and schedule impacts; escalate as needed

Support manpower planning, lookaheads, and detailed task scheduling

Collaborate with Project Managers to maintain accurate schedules and reporting

Qualification

PLC troubleshootingHMI commissioningSCADA expertiseControl system designIndustrial networksQuality Management SystemsLeadership presenceClear communicationProblem solving

Required

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

4+ years of controls engineering, commissioning, or system integration experience

Strong PLC/HMI/SCADA troubleshooting and commissioning expertise

Solid understanding of complex control system design and field execution

Familiarity with industrial networks, instrumentation, and startup sequencing

Working knowledge of QA/QC and Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Clear communicator who remains composed under pressure

Strong leadership presence in field environments

Proactive problem solver who adapts to changing site conditions

Committed to technical excellence and continued development

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

Benefits

Competitive salary, annual bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and business travel reimbursement: We appreciate our employees, and we make sure they know it.

We offer full-time employees multiple healthcare packages, including low-cost options.

Every day is 'Casual Friday'; we want you to be comfortable when you come to work.

We offer in-house and factory technical training to keep our staff sharp.

We encourage academic advancement and professional credentialing.

We believe work-life balance is essential. Ensuring our employees have time to truly relax and recharge is important to us.

We provide free lunches, regular team bonding & fun office events, and plenty of company swag.