Controls/Automation Engineer - Full-Time Entry Level
Controls/Automation Engineer - Full Time Entry Level
*anticipated start date: 2027 Calendar Year*
ThermalTech Engineering is a full-service engineering firm. We provide consulting services to Fortune 100 and 500 companies throughout the United States. Our team of over 150 members is growing! We are looking for full-time, entry-level engineers to perform Automation design & start-up for technically challenging industrial projects. If you enjoy lifelong learning, a collaborative environment, and truly performance-based incentives, then ThermalTech Engineering might be the perfect fit for you!
Applicable Interests:
- Strong academic performance in an ABET-accredited Engineering or Computer Science program (a minimum of 3.3 is required for consideration).
- Experience/coursework and interest in automatic process control theory, power system analysis, electrical machines, and/or industrial control systems.
- Interest in developing engineering drawings, device selection, programming, and hands-on fieldwork including start-up.
- Interest in working on a variety of projects for clients, gradually progressing in technical complexity and professional responsibility.
- Willingness to complete FE exam before or at the time of hire.
You will work with an experienced engineer to learn the following skills:
- Design control panels, create electrical schematics, select field devices, and program PLCs.
- Develop SCADA systems including HMI graphics, databases/historians, batching systems, and server infrastructure.
- Prepare drawings in AutoCAD.
- Perform fieldwork and troubleshooting in a variety of industrial facilities.
- Start up and commission equipment.
- Set up networking, wireless, wired, virtual/cloud LAN/WAN technologies, and security.
- Meet with clients, contractors, and colleagues throughout the design and construction process. Build and maintain long-term relationships.
This position provides an opportunity for periodic project-related travel.
Our engineers typically stay with us for years or decades, developing into areas of specialty or project management. Most of our Project Managers, Owners, and the Partners of the company started their careers directly out of school with ThermalTech. Please submit your resume if you are interested in a long-term engineering career with us!