Field Service Engineer - Controls

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The Field Service Engineer(FSE) will be responsible for meeting the daily, service, maintenance, and repair needs of the customer's equipment. Establish and maintain proper business relationships with customers and peers as well as performing necessary administrative duties as required and other duties as assigned.

Customer Focus:

Prioritizes customer satisfaction through timely, effective, and professional service.

Dependability: Shows up on time, completes tasks reliably, and follows safety protocols.

Mentorship: Coaches and supports less experienced field engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.

Professionalism: Communicates clearly, documents thoroughly, and represents ALC with integrity.

Field Leadership: Acts as a role model and technical authority for other field engineers.

Problem Ownership: Independently takes initiative in diagnosing and owns the resolution of complex system issues.

Functional/Technical Expertise:

System Commissioning: Leads the installation, configuration, and optimization of Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems.

Software Configuration: Loads software, sets up trends, alarms, and reporting tools tailored to customer needs.

Project Delivery: Delivers turnkey solutions within a variety of project scope and complexity.

Networking: Applies expert-level knowledge of TCP/IP and wireless technologies to ensure reliable system communication and performance.

System Integration: Integrates diverse building automation platforms, ensuring seamless interoperability across systems and technologies.

Training & Documentation: Provides site-specific training and maintains project documentation.

Accountabilities:

Lead field execution of building automation projects, ensuring systems meet design and performance specifications.

Serve as the primary technical contact for field-related issues and escalations.

Deliver effective solutions for complex system challenges with minimal supervision.

Mentor and support junior field techs through hands-on training and guidance.

Ensure all systems are properly installed, configured, and tested before handoff.

Communicate project progress and technical details clearly to customers and internal teams.

Provide on-site training to building owners and operators.

Maintain compliance with safety standards and company policies during all field activities.

Ideal Candidate:

Diagnose complex system failures

Commission and optimize systems

Perform advanced controls and integration work

Investigate root causes of recurring issues

Support escalations that technicians cannot resolve

Provide technical expertise to customers and internal teams

Strong controls, automation, or systems knowledge

Ability to analyze and resolve non-routine problems

Skills

commissioning, controls engineering, tcp ip, Troubleshooting

Top Skills Details

commissioning,controls engineering,tcp ip

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kennesaw, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Kennesaw,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.