Job Title: Controls Engineer

As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing PLC control systems for burners, focusing on areas such as fuel/air delivery, ignition, flame monitoring, safety, efficiency, and emissions. Your role will involve implementing, commissioning, and testing these control systems in the field. Additionally, you will troubleshoot and optimize the systems to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance safety features. You will collaborate closely with engineers, technicians, and customers to integrate and support systems, while also providing technical support, maintaining customer relationships, and identifying new equipment and service opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC control systems for burners.
• Install, commission, and test control systems in the field.
• Diagnose and resolve control system issues.
• Optimize systems for efficiency, reduced emissions, and enhanced safety.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and customers.
• Provide technical support and maintain customer relationships.
• Identify new equipment and service opportunities.

• Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, combustion, and control systems.
• Expertise in PLC programming and troubleshooting using Siemens, Rockwell.
• Familiarity with CCS, BMS, SCADA, CAD, and industrial burner controls.
• Knowledge of industrial boilers, packaged/field-erect units, and auxiliary equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; basic C experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in the mechanical/electrical industry.
• Experience with control systems, pressure vessels, and boiler systems.

The work environment includes working on the shop floor, in the office, and traveling to manufacturing facilities. The company is growing rapidly, operating in three states with six locations, and is the largest boiler service and sales company in the Chattanooga area. Benefits include holiday and PTO.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72.12 - $96.15/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 Chattanooga,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 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.

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Salary : $72 - $96