Field Engineering Technician

Job Title: Field Engineering Technician

Job Description

Join our team as a Field Engineering Technician to work at a state-of-the-art Microsoft Data Center. Your role will be essential in the field commissioning of customized building automation systems, ensuring seamless operations and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, install, troubleshoot, and optimize customer systems using advanced Direct Digital Control technology.

• Serve as a local contact for technical issues and lead in the field.

• Provide effective solutions for complex system issues.

• Deliver turnkey project management on small to medium projects.

• Ensure proper functioning of systems, including controls, sensors, and software.

• Load software, configure trends, alarms, and reports.

• Implement time management strategies to guarantee customer satisfaction.

• Communicate and document project status and details for the customer.

• Provide site-specific training to owners/operators on the complete system.

Essential Skills

• Technical knowledge of HVAC systems and electrical troubleshooting.

• Experience using a multi-meter.

• Ability to explain components such as actuators and VFDs.

• Experience with building chillers, pressure systems, boilers, and temperature controls.

• Capability to start up systems with customers.

• A valid and current driver's license.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, associate degree, or Technical/Business School Certificate or Diploma in HVAC, Controls, or a related field.

• Experience with building automation software like WebCTRL.

• Basic understanding of navigating and integrating into various building automation systems.

• Proficiency in using an electrical multi-meter.

• Good understanding of common HVAC systems such as RTUs, air handlers, VAV boxes, Chillers, Boilers.

• Ability to read and understand HVAC mechanical prints.

• Ability to check out/commission common HVAC controls devices such as sensors, valves, damper motors, relays.

Work Environment

This role involves working at a Microsoft Data Center in Racine, WI, with a project scope that includes checkout and verification. The duration is 1-3 years, with potential opportunities to travel to other data center projects or support local work in schools, pharma plants, and university systems. Expect to work 10-hour days and most Saturdays. Training includes a 3-week session at an ALC training site to gain credentials specific to ALC and Microsoft, followed by experience at an active data center elsewhere in the country before mobilizing in Racine. The role offers exposure to industry-leading technology and significant networking opportunities, with benefits such as PTO, holiday pay, company-provided equipment, mileage reimbursement, and potential career advancement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $55.00/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 Madison,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 2, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.