Traveling Data Center Controls Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Per diem

Job summary

AllSearch Staffing Group is seeking multiple Controls Technicians with experience in data center infrastructure, controls, automation, and electrical systems. The role involves startup, testing, and commissioning across the U.S., with significant travel and hands-on PLC/SCADA work.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in controls or electrical systems, familiarity with Ignition/PLC platforms, and the ability to read electrical drawings. Company offers comprehensive benefits and 401k.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in controls, automation, or electrical systems.
• Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, or industrial environments.
• Travel 50–75% nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Perform startup, checkout, systems integration, functional testing, and commissioning of EPMS, SCADA, and control systems
• Configure and support Ignition SCADA platforms for monitoring and control of data center electrical systems
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms, and associated control hardware
• Configure and integrate HMIs, industrial PCs (IPCs), power quality meters (PQMs), and managed network switches
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial networking and communication protocols, including Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet/IP, and IP addressing
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and control diagrams
• Support electrical power monitoring, controls integration, and automation systems within data center and mission-critical environments
• Utilize Procore or similar construction management tools to track project progress and documentation
• Collaborate with Engineering and Project Teams to resolve design and field issues
• Assist with functional testing, system validation, controls commissioning, and commissioning documentation

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

SCADA systems

Job description

AllSearch Staffing Group is seeking multiple Controls Technicians with experience in data center infrastructure, controls, automation, and electrical systems. The role involves startup, testing, and commissioning across the U.S., with significant travel and hands-on PLC/SCADA work.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in controls or electrical systems, familiarity with Ignition/PLC platforms, and the ability to read electrical drawings. Company offers comprehensive benefits and 401k.