Controls Technician

Aerotek; Virginia; On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off

Job summary

Aerotek in Chantilly, VA seeks a Controls Technician to support system checkout and commissioning, performing ladder work, verification, sensor calibration, and labeling.

The role includes software support, graphics/alarms adjustments, and a solid understanding of HVAC air and hydronic systems; travel up to 50% is required. This is a contract-to-hire onsite position with weekly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Field support for system checkout and commissioning (Cx).
• Ladder and lift work, point-to-point verification, sensor calibration.
• Equipment and component checkout, testing and labeling.
• Software support for the system checkout process and troubleshooting.
• Basic graphics, trends and alarms creation/modification.

Responsibilities

• Provide field support for system checkout and commissioning (Cx) process.
• Conduct ladder and lift work, point-to-point verification, and sensor calibration.
• Perform equipment and component checkout, testing, and labeling.
• Provide software support for the system checkout process.
• Navigate software problems, including overrides and adjustments.
• Create and modify basic graphics, trends, and alarms.
• Understand HVAC air and hydronic systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Building automation systems

Point-to-point verification/testing

HVAC control

Electrical systems

Automation

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Controls Technician (+30/hr)

The role involves providing essential field support for the system checkout and commissioning (Cx) process. This includes ladder and lift work, point-to-point verification, sensor calibration, and equipment and component testing, checking, and labeling. Additionally, the position requires providing software support for the system checkout process, addressing software problems, making setpoint and parameter adjustments, performing basic graphic modifications, and creating trends and alarms. A fundamental understanding of HVAC air and hydronic systems is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide field support for system checkout and commissioning (Cx) process.
• Conduct ladder and lift work, point-to-point verification, and sensor calibration.
• Perform equipment and component checkout, testing, and labeling.
• Provide software support for the system checkout process.
• Navigate software problems, including overrides and adjustments.
• Create and modify basic graphics, trends, and alarms.
• Understand HVAC air and hydronic systems.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting
• Mechanical skills
• Electrical skills
• Building automation systems
• Point-to-point verification/testing
• HVAC control
• Electrical systems
• Automation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in mechanical or electrical fields
• Willingness to travel 50% of the time
• Experience in a data center environment

Why Work Here?

Join a growing team in Nova with the opportunity to grow as the team gains market share. Be part of a dynamic environment that supports career development and offers the chance to work on exciting projects.

Work Environment

The work environment involves retrofitting construction settings. Travel is an integral part of the job, with a 50% travel requirement. Employees will receive a 1-2 week notice before being sent for out-of-state jobs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chantilly, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/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.

• 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 Chantilly,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

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