Field Service Engineer

Actalent; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Indiana is seeking a Contract-to-Hire HVAC Controls Engineer to join our data-center support teams. The role begins with a 3–5 month training period involving travel to customer sites across the United States, which is fully paid by the company.

After training, the position becomes a fully onsite role based in Muncie, IN, with occasional travel as project demands require. The role emphasizes installing, commissioning, and operating DDC-based HVAC systems to ensure reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, or technical/business school certification in HVAC Controls, Engineering, Construction, or a related field.
• Experience in building automation, HVAC controls, commissioning, construction, or a related industry.
• Ability to travel for training and project support.
• Experience using electrical testing equipment such as a multimeter.
• Basic understanding of HVAC systems, including RTUs, air handlers, chillers, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, install, troubleshoot, and optimize building automation systems utilizing advanced Direct Digital Control (DDC) technology.
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for technical issues and provide field leadership.
• Diagnose and resolve increasingly complex system issues.
• Support turnkey project delivery on small to medium-sized projects.
• Ensure proper operation of controls, sensors, and software platforms.
• Load software and configure trends, alarms, schedules, and reports.
• Manage time effectively to ensure project success and customer satisfaction.
• Communicate project status and document system performance and customer updates.
• Provide site-specific training to building owners and operators on system functionality and best practices.

Skills

HVAC controls

Electrical testing

On-site troubleshooting

Travel for training

Education

Bachelor's/Associate/technical certification in HVAC controls or related field

Tools

Multimeter

Job description

Location, Travel and Work Hours (Please Read):

• The position is based at data centers in LaPorte, IN. New hires will complete an initial 3-5 month training period that involves traveling to customer sites throughout the United States before transitioning to their long-term assignment in Indiana.

• During the training period, candidates must be open to travel anywhere in the United States. All travel-related expenses, including flights, hotels, rental cars, and meals, are covered by the company, so no out-of-pocket expenses are required.

• Upon completion of training, the individual will be based full-time at the Indiana data center locations. At that point, overnight travel will no longer be required, and the role becomes a local, onsite position supporting the data center project.

• During training, the standard schedule is 5 days per week. Once the data centers become fully operational, the schedule may increase based on project demands.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, install, troubleshoot, and optimize building automation systems utilizing advanced Direct Digital Control (DDC) technology.

• Serve as the primary on-site contact for technical issues and provide field leadership.

• Diagnose and resolve increasingly complex system issues.

• Support turnkey project delivery on small to medium-sized projects.

• Ensure proper operation of controls, sensors, and software platforms.

• Load software and configure trends, alarms, schedules, and reports.

• Manage time effectively to ensure project success and customer satisfaction.

• Communicate project status and document system performance and customer updates.

• Provide site-specific training to building owners and operators on system functionality and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, or technical/business school certification in HVAC Controls, Engineering, Construction, or a related field.

• Experience in building automation, HVAC controls, commissioning, construction, or a related industry.

• Ability to travel for training and project support.

• Experience using electrical testing equipment such as a multimeter.

• Basic understanding of HVAC systems, including RTUs, air handlers, chillers, and related equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Muncie, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: 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 Muncie,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.