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Controls Specialist

Actalent
Colorado, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 3/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026

Controls Engineer

Data Center

A LOT OF PER DIEM

Tentative Project Start: April 2026

These roles are located in Amarillo, Texas or Colorado Springs, Texas

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

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s 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 Colorado City, TX.

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 Colorado City,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $38 - $52

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