Project Manager, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Location: Oakland

Job Title:

Controls Field Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Controls Field Engineer to join our team. This role involves spending half your time in the field, testing and troubleshooting issues, upgrading servers, and ensuring installations are properly conducted at data centers. Your expertise will help identify issues at client sites, contributing to the growth and success of our projects.

Responsibilities

* Test and troubleshoot issues at data center sites.

* Upgrade servers and ensure installations are correctly executed.

* Identify and resolve issues to enhance project outcomes.

* Contribute to the acquisition of new work through effective problem-solving.

Essential Skills

* 5+ years of experience in controls engineering.

* Expertise in automation and controls.

* Proficiency in AutoCAD and design.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Strong self-starter attitude.

* Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with clients.

Work Environment

The role offers a dynamic work environment with 2-3 days on-site at data centers in Manassas, VA, and 2-3 days working remotely. The company provides numerous opportunities for career advancement, specializing in data center work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oakland, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $60.10/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 hybrid position in Oakland,MD.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.

About Actalent

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.