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Join an exciting project at a Data Center focused on designing and commissioning control panels. You will initially engage in onsite commissioning at a local data center, reviewing panel designs, and performing I/O loop checks and testing of control systems. In the long term, your role will expand to include design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of PLC and/or DCS-based control systems across various markets, including Data Centers, Power and Energy, and Life Sciences. Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

Join an exciting project at a Data Center focused on designing and commissioning control panels. You will initially engage in onsite commissioning at a local data center, reviewing panel designs, and performing I/O loop checks and testing of control systems. In the long term, your role will expand to include design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of PLC and/or DCS-based control systems across various markets, including Data Centers, Power and Energy, and Life Sciences.

Responsibilities

Conduct onsite commissioning at a local data center. Review and assess panel designs. Perform I/O loop checks and test control systems. Design, configure, test, and commission PLC and/or DCS-based control systems. Work across multiple markets, including Data Centers, Power and Energy, and Life Sciences.

Essential Skills

Minimum of 3 years of automation experience, preferably with PLC-based systems such as Rockwell or Siemens S7. Experience in configuring and testing HMIs, with a preference for FTView or Ignition. Proficiency in control panel design. Experience in performing loop checks and commissioning of PLC-based systems. Capability to configure and troubleshoot automation networks and control panel designs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Ability to work effectively with end clients. Experience in controls and wiring. A degree in a technical field related to Engineering or Systems.

Work Environment

The position is primarily onsite at a Data Center, with opportunities to work from home when not onsite and while the new office is under construction.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $135000.00/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 Alexandria,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2025.

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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