Controls Engineer

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

As a Controls Engineer, you will work both independently and collaboratively to support capital projects and implement solutions. You will play a crucial role in helping our clients make significant changes to enhance their performance and achieve their most important goals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work schedules and manpower forecasts for the owner's operations technicians.

• Manage and track commissioning constraints and deficiencies related to the schedule or quality of Basebuild utility systems post-construction installation.

• Integrate construction and design schedules with commissioning activities.

• Provide reports and updates on schedule and quality metrics.

• Conduct system and facility engineering job walk assessments.

• Troubleshoot and perform root cause failure analysis on assigned projects.

• Train suppliers in the owner's commissioning software systems.

• Provide and manage supplier access to the owner's commissioning software systems.

• Interface effectively with engineering design team members and client representatives.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in commissioning or construction for I&C or Electrical Basebuild systems in the Advanced Technology sector.

• Experience with Rockwell Automation, PLC5, and Control Logix hardware and software.

• Experience with multi-discipline large capital projects involving Owners, General Contractors, Contractors, and System Integrators.

• Strong understanding of complex process systems architecture & design, Instrumentation, Device Selection, Networking, PLC & I/O architectures, P&IDs, data sheets, and SCADA.

• Working knowledge of environments common in large industrial applications such as Dry/Wet Mechanical, AWN, Gas/Chem Distribution, HVAC, and Clean Room environmental control.

• Proficient in written and verbal technical communication, including generating reports and conducting group presentations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering, or a similar technical field (preferred).

• Associate's degree or technical certification in electrical, mechanical, or control systems engineering or a related field. Direct experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with control systems in a data center or similar environment.

• Proficiency in control systems programming and configuration.

• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical, and building automation systems.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.

• Familiarity with control system platforms like BMS (Building Management Systems) or SCADA is a plus.

• Experience conducting I/O checkouts.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.

Work Environment

This role involves traveling to projects in South Bend, Indiana, with a per diem included. You will be working 50 hours per week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New Albany, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $52.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Albany,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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