Control Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

This position requires technical expertise with regards to system acceptance testing, SCADA development, and/or PLC programming. As part of this role, the employee will split time between the client site and Headquarters office. The clients we serve are in the Mission Critical Facilities space, where safety and reliability are paramount. While serving our clients, individuals fulfilling this position must design/build systems as well as effectively communicate and troubleshoot issues with client operators and stakeholders. The ideal candidate has experience with onsite acceptance testing, SCADA programming, and PLC programming.

Skills

scada, plc

Top Skills Details

scada,plc

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with a cross-functional team • Experience leading and conducting Site Acceptance Testing • Expertise performing field integration of Electrical & Mechanical equipment systems to Building Automation systems • Certification or credentialed in a SCADA or software control platform • Certification or credentialed in a PLC or other relevant controller type • 2+ years of experience, or a degree related to, the Mission Critical Industry

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alexandria, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Alexandria,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

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