Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Data Center

Must be able to PLC Program from scratch (Not just troubleshooting)

Tentative Project Start: April 2026

** Roles in several locations: Immediate focus is OHIO

We’re hiring a Controls Engineer to support a capital project, commissioning activities, and system performance improvements in advanced technology environments. This role combines hands‑on technical work with coordination across engineering, operations, and supplier teams.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, or control systems engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years in commissioning or construction (I&C or Electrical Systems).
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation, PLC5, and ControlLogix.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation, networking, PLC/I/O architecture, SCADA, and P&IDs.
• Familiarity with environments such as HVAC, clean rooms, gas/chemical distribution, and mechanical utilities.
• Experience with control systems in data centers or large industrial facilities.

Daily per diem is offered to candidates who live more than 50 miles from the site location. Need go getters and reliable engineers.

This is a Contract position based out of New Albany, OH.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $52.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in New Albany,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.

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About Actalent

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Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.