Job Information
Actalent Controls Design Engineer in Covington, Georgia
Job Title: BMS Engineer
Job Description
The Controls Design Engineer is responsible for the full lifecycle design, documentation, integration, and commissioning support of Building Management Systems (BMS) for hyperscale data center environments. This role requires a deep understanding of HVAC systems, chilled water topologies, and mission-critical mechanical infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Design and develop BMS control drawings, schematics, and layouts using AutoCAD.
Create and maintain control sequences, points lists, network architectures, and as-built data for data center BMS design.
Monitor and control HVAC systems, including CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, and cooling towers.
Manage power systems such as generators, UPS, and switchgear monitoring.
Implement environmental monitoring for temperature, humidity, airflow, and leak detection.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and IT teams to ensure BMS integration across all critical systems.
Review construction documents to ensure BMS designs align with data center redundancy and uptime requirements.
Assist with system commissioning, functional testing, and validation.
Troubleshoot BMS hardware, software, and network issues.
Support system upgrades, expansions, and optimization efforts.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and best practices.
Provide technical support to operations and facilities teams as needed.
Essential Skills
5+ years of experience with building automation systems or building management systems from design to turnover.
Previous project experience within data center or mission critical builds.
Experienced in chilled water systems and white space cooling strategies.
Proficiency in BACnet/IP, Modbus, and TC/ICP networking.
Experience with AutoCAD or Bluebeam for design purposes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with electrical distribution systems, controls, and integration.
Knowledge of mission-critical environments and data centers.
Work Environment
The position can be based out of the Covington, Georgia office or on-site at Michigan City, Iowa, depending on project needs. The role involves working on new data center projects, providing opportunities for growth and development in the field.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Covington, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/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 Covington,GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 23, 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.