Sr. Controls Engineer: 26-03122
$75 - $79.66 per hourAkraya, Inc.
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
Primary Skills: Controls Systems (Expert), Testing (Intermediate), Data Center(Proficient)Distech Systems (Intermediate), EPMS (Intermediate).
Contract Type: W2 Only
Duration: 12 Months with possible extension
Location: Herndon, VA ()
Pay Range: $75.00 - $79.66 per hour
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Job Summary:We are seeking a Systems Engineer III to join our data center construction team, tasked with overseeing system integrators and control vendors to ensure project and technical milestone compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with mechanical, civil, and electrical teams throughout the construction lifecycle to ensure seamless project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee system integrators and controls vendors on construction sites for compliance and scope adherence.
- Perform limited configuration work, troubleshooting, and hands-on problem resolution.
- Coordinate with multiple disciplines including mechanical, civil, and electrical teams.
- Manage project coordination between various trades and stakeholders involved in data center construction.
- Provide controls vendor coordination and management, with a focus on hands-on technical work.
Must Have Skills:
- Hands-on controls experience
- Candidates should have directly worked on
- Data center experience is highly preferred
- Experience with control systems specifically in
- Operations-only experience is not sufficient
- Candidates who have only
- Other critical industries (rare cases)
- If data center experience is not available, candidates from other
Industry Experience Required:
- Minimum 5 years of controls-related experience, particularly in critical industries (preferably in data centers, buildings; oil & gas, petrochemical, and water treatment industries can also be considered).
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Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing
As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires! Join Akraya Today!
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