CAD Control Systems Design Team Lead - Thermo Systems LLC

Who We Are:

Thermo Systems is a $100 million-dollar global, full-service control systems integration partner, providing world-class automation solutions within the District Energy, Life Sciences, Mission Critical, and Power Generation markets. From our growing number of office locations, Thermo Systems designs and deploys automation projects throughout North America and Europe.

Job Summary:

Uses AutoCAD software to produce complete and accurate redline drawings. Provides support to designers in the process of control panel design, P&IDs, mechanical installation, electrical loop drawings, panel risers, and project as-built documents as well as other entry level drafting tasks. Takes direction and seeks guidance from senior designers.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in drafting, or other pertinent curriculum combined with relevant technical experience.
• Typically, 15+ years of experience.
• Proven Track Record: 5+ years as Control Systems Designer II or equivalent.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Responsibilities:

• Exhibit expert proficiency in the use of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) tools.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop control system drawing packages under the direction of lead design engineers.
• Proficient in developing drawings in control panel design, P&IDs, mechanical installation, panel riser, and point-to-point loop drawings.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist the Sales Team to develop system drawings in support of technical proposals.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist the Quality Team in preparation of QMS documents and drawings as required.
• Assist in the development of drawing templates and standards that will be used by the rest of the staff.
• Demonstrate the ability to support engineers in researching instrument part numbers, technical specifications, and wiring details.
• Demonstrate the ability to proof-read the design team’s documentation.
• Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft operating systems and Office tools.

Customer Service:

• Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
• Understand the scope of work assigned to you, identify when issues arise that are beyond that scope, and communicate those issues to the assigned project lead.
• Continuously provide input and direction on how to increase efficiencies related to the generation of control system design packages.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to quickly switch tasks when necessary.
• Ensures productivity of self and others by focusing efforts on the most urgent and important tasks, maintains sensitivity to deadlines.
• Makes it clear who is responsible for what work.
• Removes obstacles so that others can be effective.
• Provides appropriate performance feedback, both positive and delta, to others at all levels of the organization.
• Recognizes good performance and provides appropriate rewards.
• Can be persuasive when appropriate.
• Maintain open and direct communication with all design team members.
• Independently study to become familiar with the technologies being used.
• Be a self-starter, and spend the extra time and energy required to develop the skill set necessary to advance career.
• Maintain professional relations with co-workers, offer assistance to co-workers, when possible, ask for help and guidance from co-workers when necessary, and always treat co-workers with respect.
• Work safely, never endangering self, others, or property.

Travel required:

• As required, expected to be 0-5%.

Work Authorization/Other Requirements:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the country where the position is located is required.
• Maintain a valid drivers 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.

Visit us at www.thermosystems.com to learn more!

Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.