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Job Description

Job Description

Controls Engineer

Full-Time | Onsite

We’re looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team and play a key role in designing, programming, and supporting building automation and HVAC control systems. This position offers a mix of design engineering, system integration, project coordination, and customer support. You’ll collaborate closely with project managers, technicians, suppliers, and customers to deliver reliable, high‑quality control solutions from concept through completion.

If you enjoy working with controls, automation, and HVAC systems, and want to be involved in every stage of the project, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

What You’ll Do

• Design the hardware and software components of complete control systems that meet project documentation and requirements.
• Follow engineering standards and best practices to ensure consistent, accurate system designs.
• Research equipment alternatives, obtain supplier information, collect pricing, review specification sheets, and confirm design feasibility.
• Estimate equipment replacement costs and complete post‑sale re‑estimates to ensure projects remain cost‑effective.
• Assist with bid packages , including technical data, CAD drawings, and presentation materials.
• Coordinate material orders by reviewing lead times, handling needs, and communicating status to the project manager.
• Help develop accurate engineering time estimates and project schedules.
• Evaluate equipment compatibility, verify product quality, and improve existing system designs.
• Manage final equipment purchasing and documentation.
• Create project deliverables, including submittals, O&M manuals, and as‑built drawings .
• Maintain strong customer relationships by reviewing concerns, implementing solutions, and communicating effectively with clients and internal teams.

What You Bring Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Education & Qualifications

Work Environment

You will work with a wide range of technologies related to HVAC systems, building automation, and electrical controls. The role involves both office and field-related engineering tasks and requires strong adherence to engineering standards and project documentation requirements.

Why This Role Matters

As building automation and intelligent HVAC systems continue to evolve, this role helps ensure our solutions remain efficient, accurate, and reliable. You will support the full lifecycle of control system projects - from design to documentation to customer satisfaction - making you an essential part of our engineering team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 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 for other accommodation options.