System Controls Engineer
Listed on 2026-03-11
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Engineering
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Duration: 6 month contract to permanent hire
- W2 contract
- Paid x1.5 for OT
- Eligible for benefits on contract
Location: Calumet City, IL (1 opening) and Peoria, IL (1 opening)
- Will sit locally at these branches!
Pay Rate: $35-55/hr DOE (potential flex!)
Must Haves:
- Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field OR equivalent relevant experience
- HVAC controls programming or BMS/BAS programming OR PLC programming from scratch experience
- Ability to train in BAS programming if they have PLC programming experience or HVAC technician experience, with the ability to pick up programming and understanding of HVAC hardware
- HVAC equipment understanding (can read and interpret a sequence of operation or layout)
Job Description:
Insight Global is looking for a System Controls Engineer with HVAC controls programming experience or related programming experience on a PLC, for example. Will need to be able to program HVAC hardware from scratch within a BAS software (Many different brands out there).
This engineer will support our large HVAC/BAS customer in support of some of their clients in either Calumet City or Peoria, IL. Will ensure that the hardware and software are running in accordance to the sequence.
Performs assigned system commissioning using (our client's) configuration and commissioning tools. Troubleshoots and resolves basic HVAC mechanical, electrical, and controls problems when needed. Responds to basic warranty calls.
How you will do it:
- Loads system-level controller software.
- Performs basic commissioning and system diagnostics from system-level controllers to end devices (i.e. sensors, actuators, etc.) and completes all required commissioning documentation.
- Keeps management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.
- Calibrates systems requiring basic electronic test equipment.
- Completes administrative tasks including but not limited to time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation.
- Documents change and provides information for as-built documentation.
- Communicates with the JCI contractor or customer upon arrival and before leaving the work site.
- Follows all safety standards and attends required safety training. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.
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