Job Information
Actalent Controls Systems Engineer in Denver, Colorado
CONTROLS SYSTEM ENGINEER | CONTRACT TO HIRE | 100% TRAVEL (PROJECT-BASED, PER DIEM, OT PAID)
Job Description
Join a dynamic team as a Controls Systems Engineer, where you will work onsite at data centers, semiconductor, life sciences, and industrial buildings. This role requires being stationed onsite for months at a time, and is ideal for field engineers who enjoy long‑term project work and national travel. Your work will directly contribute to delivering high‑performance control systems that improve efficiency, product quality, and overall operational performance in process manufacturing environments. You will also be responsible for defining and implementing PLC configurations, performing system testing, and supporting on‑site commissioning and qualification efforts.
Responsibilities
Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems
Develop and implement automation solutions tailored to client needs
Ensure the control systems are operating efficiently and effectively
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate control systems with other technologies
Conduct regular maintenance and upgrades of control systems
Provide technical support and training to onsite staff
Essential Skills
Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude
Understanding of control systems and HMI programming
Proficiency in troubleshooting and experience with mechanical assembly
Experience with the commissioning process
Ability to perform safety analysis and documentation
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Hands-on experience with PPE gear
Engineering degree, associates degree, or equivalent experience
Flexible schedule and the ability to adapt with changing project needs
Enthusiasm for learning, development, and continuous improvement
Work Environment
This is a 12 month, contract-to-hire opportunity that is based onsite requiring the use of PPE gear in a construction-type environment. The work schedule typically consists of either 6 days of 10-hour shifts or 5 days of 10-hour shifts, depending on the week. Any hours worked over 40 per week will be paid at 1.5x the consultant's base hourly rate.
Additional Information - PLEASE READ!
This opportunity is NOT based in Denver, CO. Consultants for this position will be stationed onsite in Reno, NV or Cedar Rapids, IA until the project is completed. Once the project is finished, consultants will be stationed at a new project site until the project is completed, and so on. Since consultants are required to sit onsite until project completion, this opportunity is considered to be 100% travel. Consultants will receive per diem during their time spent onsite based on the cost-of-living per location. Per diem is to be spent on housing, food, and travel home when not scheduled to work.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $50.00/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 Denver,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.