Controls Engineer

  • New Albany, Ohio

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

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

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelors 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.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 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, weve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACwith 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 .

Job ID: 516479758
Originally Posted on: 4/7/2026

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