What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Actalent?
Job Title: Controls Engineer | Hybrid | No Relocation
Job Description
As a Controls Engineer, you will manage the daily operations of the engineering team, including workload planning, budgeting, and resource coordination. You will ensure that safety engineering services for each project meet or exceed customer expectations. Acting as the primary point of contact for the engineering team, you will evaluate and monitor the performance of each team member.
Responsibilities
This position offers a remote work environment with significant travel to customer sites, approximately 260 days per year. The schedule alternates between one week on-site at a customer location and one week working remotely from home. You will work an average of 40-50 hours per week and must be able to adapt to both supervised and unsupervised work settings. Physical capability to work on factory floors, climb stairs, and be on your feet for 10-12 hours per day is required. The company promotes a work-life balance and maintains a family-oriented culture.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Georgetown, Kentucky.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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
This is a hybrid position in Lexington,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2025.
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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Job Description
As a Controls Engineer, you will manage the daily operations of the engineering team, including workload planning, budgeting, and resource coordination. You will ensure that safety engineering services for each project meet or exceed customer expectations. Acting as the primary point of contact for the engineering team, you will evaluate and monitor the performance of each team member.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day management of the engineering team.
- Plan and allocate workloads and budgets effectively.
- Coordinate resources to ensure project completion.
- Ensure safety engineering services meet project scope and customer expectations.
- Evaluate and monitor team members’ performance.
- Serve as the primary contact for the engineering team.
- Project management experience.
- Proficiency in panel design and PLC programming.
- Experience with machine safety and risk assessment.
- Competence in AutoCAD.
- Direct machinery experience in either a supporting or designing role.
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field.
- Experience with installation and retrofits.
- Knowledge of OSHA standards.
This position offers a remote work environment with significant travel to customer sites, approximately 260 days per year. The schedule alternates between one week on-site at a customer location and one week working remotely from home. You will work an average of 40-50 hours per week and must be able to adapt to both supervised and unsupervised work settings. Physical capability to work on factory floors, climb stairs, and be on your feet for 10-12 hours per day is required. The company promotes a work-life balance and maintains a family-oriented culture.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Georgetown, Kentucky.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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)
This is a hybrid position in Lexington,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2025.
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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $40 - $50
