Overview
On Site
USD 75.00 - 80.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Budget
Procurement
Interfaces
Regulatory Compliance
Technical Support
Mechanical Engineering
Data Centers
Pharmaceutics
Vendor Management
Quality Control
HVAC
Electrical Engineering
SCADA
MQTT
Modbus
Documentation
Management
PMP
Taxes
Life Insurance
Collaboration
Partnership
Business Transformation
Law
Job Details
TEKsystems is partnering with a client looking for a Controls Engineer in Herndon, VA.
This role will manage the scope, schedule, budget, and execution of building management (BMS) and electrical power monitoring system (EPMS) improvement projects. You will assist with procurement activities, attend project meetings, and provide regular updates to stakeholders. Responsibilities include supporting commissioning activities, troubleshooting and refining control sequences, and developing or modifying control logic and user interfaces. The position requires managing multiple stakeholder requirements, overseeing service contracts, and visiting local data centers to supervise work and ensure compliance. You will also train internal teams on BMS and EPMS systems, provide technical support throughout the data center lifecycle, and address maintenance issues promptly.
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Herndon, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $80.00/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 Nov 26, 2025.
>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.
This role will manage the scope, schedule, budget, and execution of building management (BMS) and electrical power monitoring system (EPMS) improvement projects. You will assist with procurement activities, attend project meetings, and provide regular updates to stakeholders. Responsibilities include supporting commissioning activities, troubleshooting and refining control sequences, and developing or modifying control logic and user interfaces. The position requires managing multiple stakeholder requirements, overseeing service contracts, and visiting local data centers to supervise work and ensure compliance. You will also train internal teams on BMS and EPMS systems, provide technical support throughout the data center lifecycle, and address maintenance issues promptly.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field plus 5 years of controls experience, OR 10 years of relevant experience without a degree.
- 5+ years working with industrial controls in critical environments (e.g., data centers, pharma, oil & gas).
- 4+ years of project or vendor management experience, including RFPs, bidding, and quality control.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Engineering or Controls/Automation.
- Experience with HVAC controls or electrical SCADA systems, programming, and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with protocols like MQTT, BACnet, and MODBUS.
- Ability to interpret engineering documentation and manage complex stakeholder requirements.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or PMP certification is a plus.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Herndon, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $80.00/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 Nov 26, 2025.
>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.
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