Data Center Controls Engineer — Onsite in El Paso

Actalent; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission HVAC, electrical, and BAS control systems for data centers, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable facility operations.

The role emphasizes PLC programming, I/O validation, system integration, and rigorous documentation, with oversight of commissioning and performance improvements across capital projects.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in control systems programming and configuration.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical, and building automation in large facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, data sheets.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, and support control systems for data center and industrial facilities.
• Coordinate technicians’ schedules and forecasts for commissioning.
• Manage commissioning constraints affecting schedule and quality.

Skills

PLC programming

HVAC systems

Building automation

P&IDs, schematics

Rockwell Automation

SCADA

I/O checkouts

Root cause analysis

Electrical systems

Data center environments

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

ControlLogix

PLC5

Job description

Actalent seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission HVAC, electrical, and BAS control systems for data centers, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable facility operations.

The role emphasizes PLC programming, I/O validation, system integration, and rigorous documentation, with oversight of commissioning and performance improvements across capital projects.