Job Information
TEKsystems Controls Engineer in Herndon, Virginia
Description
Manage scope schedule finance and execution of BMS and EPMS improvement projects in the data centers.
Assist in procurement related activities including request for quotation/proposals responding to request for information review of vendors proposal and issuance of purchase orders.
Attend project related meetings coordinate with project leaders and regularly report status to Controls and stakeholders management.
Support Controls projects related commissioning activities in the data centers.
Review implement troubleshoot and iterate on the controls sequence of operation SOO and provide necessary feedback to the design team.
Develop and modify controls logic programming and graphical user interfaces.
Manage multiple stakeholder deliverables requirements and navigate challenging situations.
Financially manage BMS and EPMS service contracts.
Frequently visit locally assigned in-operation data centers to troubleshoot meet customers supervise vendors work to ensure compliance with the scope design SOO and applicable local codes.
Train and assist internal customers and stakeholders with the creation design configuration validation installation commissioning and operation of BMS and EPMS systems.
Provide technical assistance and support to operations during life cycle of the data center.
Review results and action items from the maintenances for BMS and EPMS and take actions to get them resolved.
Basic qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or an equivalent engineering science plus 5 years of relevant controls experience OR 10 years of relevant controls experience in lieu of a degree.
5 years of experience with industrial controls in critical environment data center pharmaceutical manufacturing oil gas petrochemical laboratory power water etc..
4 years of general project or vendor management experience request for proposals bidding change orders quality control and RFI and submittal tracking associated with construction and project execution.
Preferred qualifications:
MS in Engineering Mechanical Electrical Controls/Automation
Experience designing configuring programming installing troubleshooting or servicing HVAC Controls or Electrical SCADA systems application specific controllers software and networks.
Experiencing using common industrial communication protocols MQTT BACnet and/or MODBUS.
Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation electrical and mechanical diagrams and standard operating procedures.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholder deliverables requirements and navigate difficult situations.
Experience designing data centers or critical MEP infrastructure
Registered as a Professional Engineer PE or certified Project Management Professional PMP.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Herndon, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/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 Herndon,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.
h4>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
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.