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Controls Specialist

  • Posted 9/16/2025

  • Travel is required

  • Full-time position
  • Salary is commensurate with experience. 

Who are we?
Thermal Process Systems is a renowned wastewater process solutions firm. Thermal Process Systems is known for forging enduring relationships with our clients, with many partnerships flourishing for decades. Our commitment extends beyond project completion, offering comprehensive support through spare parts sales, tailored labor agreements, and expert technical guidance. Choosing Thermal Process Systems means investing in more than a solution; it signifies a lasting partnership with a proven industry leader. Discover the difference in our innovative, cost-effective solutions and unparalleled support.

Why Thermal Process Systems?
Our engineering teams work in the office to make sure that collaboration and teamwork can be achieved. They utilize the best practices and years of knowledge in wastewater process design and solutions. Thermal Process Systems is a privately held firm with over thirty years of business and solutions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are looking for top talent with great ideas to join our expanding team and support our vision & growth. Our customers include many of the United States’ engineering and construction firms.

About the Role
Thermal Process Systems is seeking a motivated and eager to learn Controls Specialist to join our team. As a Controls Specialist, you will work with our controls team to design, test, and implement automated systems that facilitate wastewater treatment solutions. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues, and aid in developing new systems as the company continues to improve.

Responsibilities

Including but not limited to:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operators and maintenance, to identify and resolve control-related issues.

  • Develop and maintain electrical and process documentation.

  • Design and create electrical schematics and other project documentation in AutoCAD.

  • Configure new process instrumentation, AC drives, and other automated controls devices.

  • Wire controls systems in-house according to electrical schematics.

  • Conduct factory testing on instrumentation, AC drives, and other automated control devices.

  • Travel as part of a team to newly constructed job sites for finalized implementation of controls systems.

  • Provide technical expertise and support to process individuals and maintenance teams to ensure proper equipment operation.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in automation technology or equivalent experience in a similar field.

  • Basic knowledge of fundamental electrical principles.

  • Competence with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power point, Teams, etc.).
  • Technical writing skills.

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

  • Strong task management skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

  • Ability to work from Crown Point, IN Headquarters Office.

  • Travel out of office around 20-30 percent.
  • Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software and other engineering tools.

  • Prior experience/exposure to any form of computer programming.

  • Prior knowledge of computer networking infrastructure.
  • Strong mathematical ability.

  • Aptitude for understanding principles of physics around liquids or electricity.

Location & Travel

  • In office (Crown Point, Indiana) position
  • Requirements as requested for travel unrestricted throughout North America.

  • Willingness to respond to emergencies and work odd hours, if necessary.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD

  • Generous vacation policy with paid holidays.

  • 401(k) with matching

  • Project bonuses

  • Flexible work environment

Resumes shall be submitted via:
Email: careers@thermalprocess.com
or
Mail: 627 East 110th Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46373
NOTE: Unscheduled phone calls and in-person meetings will NOT be accepted.

Process Engineer

  • Posted 9/16/2025

  • Travel is required

  • Full-time position
  • Salary is commensurate with experience. 

Who are we?
Thermal Process Systems is a renowned wastewater process solutions firm. Thermal Process Systems is known for forging enduring relationships with our clients, with many partnerships flourishing for decades. Our commitment extends beyond project completion, offering comprehensive support through spare parts sales, tailored labor agreements, and expert technical guidance. Choosing Thermal Process Systems means investing in more than a solution; it signifies a lasting partnership with a proven industry leader. Discover the difference in our innovative, cost-effective solutions and unparalleled support.

Why Thermal Process Systems?
Our engineering teams work in the office to make sure that collaboration and teamwork can be achieved. They utilize the best practices and years of knowledge in wastewater process design and solutions. Thermal Process Systems is a privately held firm with over thirty years of business and solutions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are looking for top talent with great ideas to join our expanding team and support our vision & growth. Our customers include many of the United States’ engineering and construction firms.

About the Role
Thermal Process Systems is seeking a motivated and eager to learn Controls Specialist to join our team. As a Controls Specialist, you will work with our controls team to design, test, and implement automated systems that facilitate wastewater treatment solutions. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues, and aid in developing new systems as the company continues to improve.

Responsibilities

Including but not limited to:

  • Collaborate with Sales, product, and engineering teams to develop technical solutions.

  • Translate client requirements into functional system designs.

  • Attend and interact with production, design, and pre-project development meetings.

  • Review pre-construction design and documentation.

  • Conduct and participat in client meetings, demonstrations, and technical needs assessments.

  • Act as the technical liaison between clients and internal teams.

  • Support clients with technical support and troubleshooting.

  • Coordinate with project staff, other disciplines, subconsultants, clients, and reviewers to ensure accuracy and quality of work.

  • Assist in proposal development, scopes of work, and fee schedule preparation.

  • Mentor junior staff with technical and professional development.

  • Propose product improvements based on feedback and innovations.

  • Support the electrical team with timely process equipment evaluations and information.

  • Design and integration of patented wastewater treatment solutions, including custom system components (e.g., skids, flow meters, pumps, blowers).

  • As required, conduct site visits, commissioning assistance, and acceptance testing.

  • Training of customers, sales reps, and internal teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Water, Civil, Chemical, Environmental, or Biotechnology preferred).
  • Minimum 5 years wastewater treatment or industrial engineering.

  • Strong coordination and multitasking abilities.

  • Fluent English.
  • Strong technical analysis and problem-solving skills.

  • Knowledge and understanding of water and wastewater treatment technologies.

  • Experience with general construction, utilities, and/or water and wastewater treatment plants.

  • Ability to read and understand civil, mechanical, structural, and electrical drawings.

  • Ability to create process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).

  • Excellent inter-company and external communication and collaborative abilities.

  • Control Logic design and implementation (desirable, but not required).

  • Computer-aided design (CAD) experience and proficiency.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).

  • Experience with Pro-Core, Fieldwire, or similar software.

  • A Flexible, solution-oriented mindset.

  • Humility in admitting being wrong and learning from it.

  • Confidence to make decisions in situations when there is not enough information available.

  • Technical writing capabilities.

Location & Travel

  • In office (Crown Point, Indiana) position.

  • Negotiable long-term hybrid work after one year, but will require at least three days per week in the office.
  • Requirements as requested for travel unrestricted throughout North America.

  • Willingness to respond to emergencies and work odd hours, if necessary.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD

  • Generous vacation policy with paid holidays.

  • 401(k) with matching

  • Project bonuses

  • Flexible work environment

Resumes shall be submitted via:
Email: careers@thermalprocess.com
or
Mail: 627 East 110th Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46373
NOTE: Unscheduled phone calls and in-person meetings will NOT be accepted.