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Senior Site Reliability Engineer
AbbVie
Remote, United States
- $96,500 to $183,500 USD / year
The Senior Site Reliability Engineer will be responsible for ensuring production systems in use by the Security Teams operate smoothly, within uptime objectives, and updated with the latest…
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Systems Engineer - Test/Evaluation and Process Improvement
JRC Careers
DC
The JRC team is seeking a driven, curious, and collaborative Systems Engineer to support the Nuclear Weapons Surety (NWS) Acquisitions and Operations Branch within the US Navy.
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Electrical Engineer I
Freeport McMoRan
Bayard, NM
Knowledge and experience of power systems engineering including equipment design and specification, installation, testing and commissioning of industrial power systems
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Network Technician
Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.
State College, PA
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification preferred.
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Backend Software Engineer - Mission Planning Strategy
Loft Orbital Solutions
San Francisco, CA
- $150,000 to $195,000 USD / year
Loft Orbital is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to join the Mission Platform organization.
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Backend Software Engineer - Mission Planning Strategy
Loft Orbital Solutions
Golden, CO
- $140,000 to $190,000 USD / year
Loft Orbital is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to join the Mission Platform organization.
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Snowflake Engineer
Synergis
Minneapolis, MN
- $70 to $73.36 USD / hour
Exposure to nCino, Salesforce, commercial loan servicing platforms, credit underwriting systems, document management systems, or financial market and data providers.
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Digital Platforms Engineer
Central Ohio Transit Authority
Columbus, OH
…minimum of five (5) years' professional experience as a Software Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Systems Administrator. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will…
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Enterprise Account Executive - NYC
Atlan
Remote, United States
…strategy and deal orchestration end to end with BDR, Sales Engineer and Partner…
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Solutions Architect
Allied Universal
Wilmington, MA
- $80,000 to $90,000 USD / year
…Whether you’re an installation technician, service technician, engineer, or project manager, you’ll discover rewarding opportunities to grow your career as part of a valued…
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Manufacturing Engineer – Robotic Systems
Berkshire Grey
Bedford, MA
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the production of complex robotic and automation systems. This role bridges engineering and manufacturing, focusing on designing,…
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Senior Software Engineer
Xplor
Remote, United States
- $150,000 to $170,000 USD / year
We're looking for a senior software engineer who can design and write code in a multi-tenant SaaS environment. The candidate needs to be highly collaborative, productive in a dynamic…
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Reliability and Project Engineer
United Rolls Inc
Canton, OH
Position Title: Reliability and Project Engineer
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Project Engineer II
Pavion
Chantilly, VA
The Project Engineer II is a mid-level post-sales engineering role responsible for independently managing engineering deliverables for mid to large-sized low-voltage systems projects. This…
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Applied AI Engineer
Axiomatic_AI
Boston, MA · Axiomatic_AI Middlesex County Cambridge, MA
Axiomatic AI is building a new class of AI systems designed to reason with the rigor of the scientific method. By combining deep learning with formal logic and physics-based modeling, we…
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Market Implementation Specialist
Scan.com
Remote, United States
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Cyber Security Engineer Senior
Amerihealth Caritas
United States
We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer Senior for our Information Assurance team. The Cyber Security Engineer Senior will lead the vulnerability management program, own the RAMP process…
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Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Des Moines, IA
Job DescriptionThis Electrical Engineer role focuses on the design and development of electrical systems that support power generation, transmission, and distribution projects. You will…
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Mep Engineer
Actalent
Carlstadt, NJ
- $70,000 to $100,000 USD / year
Job Title: MEP EngineerJob DescriptionThe MEP Engineer designs mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and related building systems for multi-family and mixed-use mid- and…
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Actalent
Wilmington, MA
- $80 to $90 USD / hour
Job Title: Manufacturing EngineerJob DescriptionWe are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to build and scale a prototyping and low-rate production operation for complex…
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Aerospace Certification Engineer
Actalent
Miami, FL
We are seeking an experienced Avionics Certification Engineer to lead FAA certification activities and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) programs supporting avionics integration and…
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Packaging Engineer
Actalent
East Hanover, NJ
- $43.26 to $45 USD / hour
Job Title: Packaging EngineerJob DescriptionAs a Packaging Engineer, you will be responsible for the development and deployment of packaging solutions, specifically in a fast-moving…
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Cad Drafter
Actalent
Far Hills, NJ
Develop CAD drawings from engineer markups, field measurements, photographs, sketches, existing drawings, and survey information.
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Sterile Construction Project Manager
Actalent
King of Prussia, PA
- $65 to $95 USD / hour
Ensure each RFI is complete, routed to the appropriate engineer, and answered within the agreed response time.
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Integration And Test Engineer
Actalent
Endicott, NY
- $35 to $55 USD / hour
Job Title: Systems Integration & Test Engineer

Actalent

Controls Engineer

Sterling, VA, United States

$39.42 to $50 USD / hour

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Pay: $39.42 to $50 USD / hour
Experience: 1+ year of commissioning, integration, or controls experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 9, 2026

Original job description

Entry-Level Traveling Controls Engineer If interested please send your resume to "gtapp@actalentservices.com*Overview:Seeking a Controls Engineer with 1+ year of experience in PLC troubleshooting, commissioning, and automation systems. This role supports manufacturing, pharmaceutical, industrial, and data center projects, with significant travel to client sites for system startup, validation, and troubleshooting.Key Responsibilities:

Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs (Rockwell preferred)
Commission and validate automation/control systems
Integrate equipment into new and existing control architectures
Support power monitoring, building management, and facility control systems
Work with engineers and clients to deliver reliable automation solutions
Travel to project sites for startup, testing, and client support

Required Qualifications:

1+ year of PLC troubleshooting experience (Rockwell preferred)
1+ year of commissioning, integration, or controls experience
Experience in industrial, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, GMP, or data center environments
Strong automation, electrical, and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work independently and travel extensively

Preferred Qualifications:

Data center, power monitoring, or building management system experience
Exposure to life sciences, utilities, or power projects
Strong documentation and organizational skills

Why Apply?

Extensive travel and hands-on field experience
Exposure to advanced automation and control technologies
Strong internal growth and long-term career development opportunities

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling, Virginia. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $39.42 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling, Virginia. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Sterling,Virginia.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Skills

PLC
Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot
Control systems
Good manufacturing practices
Work independently
Documentation
Organizational skills

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