Traveling Controls Engineer

Job Title: Traveling Controls Engineer

Job Description

This role involves supporting projects within Data Centers. The project would be based in Louisiana after an initial training period in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Training period will be about 2 months then the individual would work in Louisiana for the next 12-15 months and be given opportunity to travel home 2x a month.

This role requres commissioning and qualification of electrical and controls engineering projects. The candidate will coordinate with electrical subcontractors, engage in PLC/SCADA/HMI programming, and provide commissioning support and start-up services. The job requires building management system installation and wiring QA/QC verification, including control panels and associated instruments. Candidates will also be responsible for submitting package shop drawings and documentation for approval, as well as conducting point-to-point testing to ensure proper installation of field devices associated with the control system.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with electrical subcontractors for project execution.
• Engage in PLC/SCADA/HMI programming for system commissioning.
• Support commissioning and start-up of electrical and instrumentation projects.
• Perform building management system installation and wiring QA/QC verification.
• Submit package shop drawings and documentation for approval.
• Conduct point-to-point testing to ensure proper installation of control system field devices.

Essential Skills

• BS in Electrical, Automation, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge or coursework in controls, schematics, wire diagrams, and HMI.
• Understanding of mechanical systems including blowers, pumps, air handlers, pressure, and flow.
• Willingness to work in industrial and construction environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Excitement for field engineering and hands-on work.
• Experience or interest in electrical startup, commissioning, and testing of controls and instrumentation systems.
• Familiarity with PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems.

Work Environment

The position is based onsite at a data center in Louisianna, a remote area with limited entertainment options. Candidates can expect to work approximately 50 hours per week. The role offers a housing stipend, the opportunity to work alongside a Senior Engineer for valuable experience, per diem, bi-weekly paid trips home, and onsite monthly payments. Substantial compensation is provided due to the project's urgency.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/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 Denver,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

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.