Data Center Controls Engineer – Onsite Contract

Actalent; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Onsite work and overtime

Job summary

Actalent in Sterling, VA, is hiring a Controls Engineer to support a data center installation and commissioning project. The role focuses on device configuration, commissioning, point-to-point testing, EPMS systems, and Ignition troubleshooting, with emphasis on troubleshooting rather than development.

The position is contract to hire, onsite in Sterling with potential east coast travel after six months; overtime and PPE required; OSHA 10; pay range $38-$40 per hour, benefits eligible.

Qualifications

• Experience with point-to-point testing of HVAC devices.
• Knowledge of Modbus devices.
• Proficiency in control panel and field device troubleshooting.
• Understanding of network port map layouts.

Responsibilities

• Configure and commission devices.
• Conduct point-to-point testing.
• Provide EPMS systems troubleshooting and support.
• Assist with Ignition troubleshooting and support.
• Test HVAC devices and sensors via point-to-point testing.
• Troubleshoot control panels and field devices.
• Verify L2/L3 checkout sheet.
• Support the commissioning process.
• Configure and test switchgear equipment (USB trip units, PDCs, DLBs, SERs, ATSs, PQMs).
• Verify device communications and graphics connectivity.
• Ensure devices connect to client cloud.
• Understand and work with network port maps.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical skills

BMS/EPMS knowledge

Control systems experience

Job description

Actalent in Sterling, VA, is hiring a Controls Engineer to support a data center installation and commissioning project. The role focuses on device configuration, commissioning, point-to-point testing, EPMS systems, and Ignition troubleshooting, with emphasis on troubleshooting rather than development.

The position is contract to hire, onsite in Sterling with potential east coast travel after six months; overtime and PPE required; OSHA 10; pay range $38-$40 per hour, benefits eligible.