Controls Technician- QTS

Catapult Federal Services; Litchfield Park (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Catapult Federal Services seeks an experienced Controls Technician to support a large-scale data center project in Litchfield Park, AZ. You will handle instrumentation installation, calibration, and wiring, reading schematics and BIM models, and assist with commissioning and startup activities.

The role requires at least 4 years in low-voltage construction and 1 year in controls, with the ability to work independently in an active construction site. Travel is not expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of low-voltage construction experience.
• Minimum 1 year of Controls Technician experience.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with RS-485 / Modbus communications.
• Ability to work independently on active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Terminate control wiring on terminal blocks.
• Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and BIM models.
• Install and terminate wiring for control panels, field devices, and instrumentation.
• Install wiring in existing conduit and cable tray systems.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, I/O systems, and control circuits.
• Calibrate sensors, transmitters, flow switches, and devices.
• Perform testing, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Support PLC system testing and commissioning with engineers.

Skills

Controls Technician

Instrumentation wiring

Read schematics

PLC/Automation

Troubleshooting

Tools

RS-485 / Modbus

BIM models

Electrical panels

Job description

Skilled Trades

Litchfield, AZ

Contract To Hire

Jun 23, 2026

Controls Technician – Data Center Project

Location: Local Candidates Only (No Per Diem)

Duration: 4+ Months with Potential Extension

Schedule: Monday–Saturday | 50–60 Hours per Week

Shift: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Saturday OT typically half-day)

Pay: $28.00–$42.00/hr DOE

90-Day Performance Review with Potential Pay Increase

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Controls Technicians to support power monitoring and building automation systems on a large-scale data center project. This role involves instrumentation installation, calibration, troubleshooting, commissioning, and control system wiring in an active construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Terminate control wiring on terminal blocks
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and BIM models
• Install and terminate wiring for control panels, field devices, and instrumentation
• Install wiring in existing conduit and cable tray systems
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, I/O systems, and control circuits
• Calibrate sensors, transmitters, flow switches, and instrumentation devices
• Perform testing, commissioning, and startup activities
• Support PLC system testing and commissioning alongside engineers

Preferred Background

• Controls Technician
• Instrumentation Technician
• Industrial Electrician
• PLC / Automation Technician
• Water/Wastewater Controls Technician
• Industrial Plant Electrician

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of low-voltage construction experience
• Minimum 1 year of Controls Technician experience
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Experience with:
  • Control wiring terminations
  • Instrumentation wiring
  • RS-485 / Modbus communications
  • Shielded twisted pair cable termination
  • Electrical panels and junction boxes
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent Data Center experience
• OSHA 10 Certification
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience with PLC systems and commissioning activities

Physical Requirements

• Must be comfortable working in active construction and outdoor environments