Sr. Controls Engineer: 26-03122

Akraya, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer III to join our data center construction team in Herndon, VA. You will oversee system integrators and control vendors to ensure project milestones and technical requirements are met across mechanical, civil, and electrical disciplines.

The role emphasizes hands-on configuration, testing, and deployment of control systems in data centers. Minimum 5 years of controls experience in critical industries is expected, with preference for data center background.

Qualifications

• Hands-on configuration, testing, and deployment of control systems.
• Data center experience is highly preferred.
• Operations-only experience is not sufficient; hands-on work is required.
• Occasional consideration of other critical infrastructure industries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee system integrators and controls vendors on construction sites for compliance and scope adherence.
• Perform limited configuration work, troubleshooting, and hands-on problem resolution.
• Coordinate with mechanical, civil, and electrical teams throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Manage project coordination between trades and stakeholders in data center construction.
• Provide controls vendor coordination with hands-on technical focus.

Skills

Controls Systems

Testing

Data Center

Distech Systems

EPMS

Job description

Primary Skills: Controls Systems (Expert), Testing (Intermediate), Data Center (Proficient), Distech Systems (Intermediate), EPMS (Intermediate). Contract Type: W2 Only Duration: 12 Months with possible extension Location: Herndon, VA (#LI-Onsite) Pay Range: $75.00 - $79.66 per hour #LP

Job Summary

We are seeking a Systems Engineer III to join our data center construction team, tasked with overseeing system integrators and control vendors to ensure project and technical milestone compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with mechanical, civil, and electrical teams throughout the construction lifecycle to ensure seamless project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee system integrators and controls vendors on construction sites for compliance and scope adherence.


• Perform limited configuration work, troubleshooting, and hands-on problem resolution.


• Coordinate with multiple disciplines including mechanical, civil, and electrical teams.


• Manage project coordination between various trades and stakeholders involved in data center construction.


• Provide controls vendor coordination and management, with a focus on hands-on technical work.

Must Have Skills

• Hands-on controls experience – Candidates should have directly worked on configuration, testing, and deployment of control systems.


• Data center experience is highly preferred – Experience with control systems specifically in data centers is the top priority.


• Operations-only experience is not sufficient – Candidates who have only operated or monitored systems like Client/EPMS without hands-on implementation work may not be a good fit.


• Other critical industries (rare cases) – If data center experience is not available, candidates from other critical infrastructure industries (for example power plants, utilities, semiconductor facilities, pharma manufacturing, etc.) may be considered, but only occasionally.

Industry Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years of controls-related experience, particularly in critical industries (preferably in data centers, buildings; oil & gas, petrochemical, and water treatment industries can also be considered).