Data Center Controls Tech: PLC/SCADA, Commissioning & Travel

AllSearch Professional Staffing, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Per diem

401k

Job summary

AllSearch Professional Staffing, Inc. seeks multiple Controls Technicians with experience in data center infrastructure, controls, automation, and electrical systems for ground-up data center construction, startup and commissioning projects.

This role requires 50–75% travel nationwide, with 1–2 week assignments, and offers a base hourly rate of 35–50/hour plus per diem and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in controls, automation, or electrical systems.
• Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, or industrial environments.
• Hands-on PLC/SCADA experience with Ignition, Wonderware, or FactoryTalk.
• Experience with electrical systems and power monitoring.
• Experience with networking, IP addressing, and switches.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Willingness to travel 50–75% nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Startup, checkout, integration, testing, and commissioning of control systems.
• Configure Ignition SCADA platforms for monitoring and control.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent).
• Configure HMIs, IPCs, PQMs, and switches.
• Work with networks: Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet/IP, IP addressing.
• Read electrical drawings and diagrams.
• Support power monitoring and automation in data centers.
• Track progress with Procore or similar tools.
• Collaborate with engineering to resolve field issues.
• Assist with testing, validation, and commissioning documentation.

Skills

Controls systems

PLC programming

SCADA

Industrial networking

Electrical schematics

Travel readiness

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Wonderware

FactoryTalk

Procore

Job description

AllSearch Professional Staffing, Inc. seeks multiple Controls Technicians with experience in data center infrastructure, controls, automation, and electrical systems for ground-up data center construction, startup and commissioning projects.

This role requires 50–75% travel nationwide, with 1–2 week assignments, and offers a base hourly rate of 35–50/hour plus per diem and comprehensive benefits.