Controls Engineering Technician

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA healthcare account

Transportation benefits

PTO/Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Controls Engineering Technician to support commissioning, installation, and troubleshooting at a large-scale data center campus in a mission-critical environment.

You will read electrical schematics, install wiring, calibrate instrumentation, and assist engineers with PLC startup and building automation systems, while working in a fast-paced construction setting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of low-voltage electrical construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate control wiring, instrumentation, and communication cabling.

Skills

Low-voltage electrical construction

Control wiring & terminations

Read electrical schematics

Instrumentation installation & calibr

RS-485 / Modbus

Work inside control panels

Independent work

Bilingual in English & Spanish

Education

OSHA 10 Certification

Tools

MEWP/Lift

Job description

Job Title: Controls Engineering Technician

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineering Technician to support commissioning, installation, and troubleshooting activities at a large-scale data center campus. This role focuses on electrical controls, instrumentation, power monitoring systems, and building automation infrastructure in a mission-critical environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in low-voltage electrical systems, instrumentation, and industrial controls and be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate control wiring, instrumentation, and communication cabling.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Perform terminations in control panels, junction boxes, and field devices.
• Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation including sensors, transmitters, and switches.
• Support commissioning activities including loop checks, I/O verification, and system testing.
• Troubleshoot control system and instrumentation issues.
• Assist engineers with testing and startup of PLC and building automation systems.
• Review project drawings and BIM models.
• Generate testing documentation and reports.
• Safely operate lifts and other access equipment as required.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of low-voltage electrical construction experience.
• 1+ year of experience as a Controls Technician, Instrumentation Technician, or Automation Technician.
• Proficiency in control wiring and terminations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience in instrumentation installation and calibration.
• Knowledge of RS-485 / Modbus communications.
• Ability to work inside control panels and junction boxes.
• Capability to work with limited supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Recent experience in data centers.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• Experience with MEWP/Lift.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Work Environment

This position involves traveling to data centers primarily located in Arizona. The work environment is fast-paced and construction-oriented, requiring the use of various access equipment. The role demands a high level of independence and expertise in controls engineering, PLC programming, and troubleshooting in mission-critical settings.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Litchfield Park, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Litchfield Park,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.