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Hardware Design Engineer Intern
Emerson
Round Rock, TX
Do you want to design the physical hardware that measures and controls the world’s most critical industrial processes? Emerson’s Process Systems and Solutions business develops automation…
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Quality Systems Engineer, Programmatic
Eaton Corporation
El Paso, TX
- $86,000 to $126,000 USD / year
Establish standardized procedures, workflows, and process controls to improve consistency, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
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Salesforce DevOps / Release Engineer
Cognizant
Plano, TX
We are seeking an experienced Salesforce DevOps / Release Engineer to manage and optimize the end-to-end Salesforce release lifecycle. This role will focus on CI/CD automation, Copado…
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Senior Lead Software Engineer - Security Platforms
JPMorgan Chase
Plano, TX
As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within Consumer & Community Banking, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted…
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2027 Summer Corporate Intern - Engineering
Caterpillar, Inc.
San Antonio, TX · Fort Worth, TX
Interns will have assignments that provide them with experience and significant learning opportunities. In addition to this work, Interns can network with management throughout the company…
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Sales Engineer - Automation & Electrification (AR, OK, LA, TX)
Bosch
Dallas, TX
Knowledge of the Automation and Electrification products (PLC, motion controls, HMI, I/O, edge, computing, software solutions, etc.), and machine applications encountered within Factory…
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Mechanical Application/Project Engineer
Actalent
Dallas, TX
- $70,000 to $90,000 USD / year
We are looking to hire is a Mechanical Project/Application Engineer to support the design, sizing, selection, and quoting of custom industrial equipment systems. This role is ideal for an…
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Sr. Security Engineer (Vulnerability Management)
SpaceX
Bastrop, TX · Cape Canaveral, FL
SpaceX is looking for a Sr. Security Engineer to join Information Security to help protect and drive the SpaceX mission. Information drives our business. We must protect the…
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Senior Controls & SCADA Engineer - Data Centers Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Black & Veatch
Houston, TX
Black & Veatch is expanding its capabilities in advanced controls engineering, SCADA integration, grid automation, and energy management systems. This role will support the design and…
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Controls & SCADA Engineer - Data Centers Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Black & Veatch
Houston, TX
Black & Veatch is expanding its capabilities in advanced controls engineering, SCADA integration, grid automation, and energy management systems. This role will support the design and…
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Cyber Security Engineer (5462)
SMX
Austin, TX
The Cyber Security Engineer will provide security engineering, compliance, and risk management support for cloud-based systems aligned with NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, and DoD IL4–6…
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Senior Security GRC Engineer, AI & Automation
American Express Global Business Travel
Austin, TX
AmexGBT’s Security GRC team is looking for a talented Senior Security GRC Engineer to design, build, and scale automation and AI-driven solutions that modernize our governance, risk, and…
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Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Operations Engineering
Meta
Austin, TX
Meta is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Data Center Operations Engineering team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly growing infrastructure efficiently…
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Software Engineering Manager - Enterprise Solutions
Rehrig Pacific Company
Richardson, TX
The Software Engineering Manager - Enterprise Solutions is accountable for building and leading a capable engineering team that delivers secure, reliable, scalable, and maintainable…
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Staff AI & Data Engineer – Databricks
Eliassen Group
Austin, TX
- $80 to $90 USD / hour
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Staff AI & Data Engineer to design and build enterprise-grade data and AI solutions on Databricks. This hands-on role focuses on strengthening the…
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Platform Engineer, Cloud AI Infrastructure, Sr
OnPoint Community Credit Union
Portland, OR
The Senior Platform Engineer, Cloud & AI Infrastructure designs, builds, automates, and operates the secure cloud platforms that enable OnPoint’s AI, data, analytics, and automation…
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Principal Engineer I - AI Engineering
Western Alliance Bank
Phoenix, AZ · Dallas, TX
This role is responsible for defining and evolving the technical vision, architecture, engineering patterns, governance, and capabilities of the enterprise Agentic SDLC Harness, including…
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Senior Core Infrastructure Engineer - OCI Product Catalog (Nashville-TN)
Oracle
Nashville, TN
Designs, implements, and optimizes components in distributed systems with an emphasis on scalability, resiliency, and operability. Delivers features and load/performance tests; leverages…
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Family Search Software Dev Engineer 5-AWS Cloud Architect (Lehi, UT)
Church
Lehi, UT · UT
Own end-to-end routing architecture and traffic flows across CloudFront, ALB/ELB/NLB, 3rd Party DDOS/WAF, reverse proxies, on-prem load balancing, BCP-47 language tags, and cross-domain…
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Staff Engineer, Databricks Platform
Modernizing Medicine, Inc.
Boca Raton, FL
…application data-engineering, data-science, or MLOps role. You will engineer the shared foundation, guardrails, automation, observability, and self-service capabilities used by Data…
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Staff Security Engineer
Mixpanel
San Francisco, CA
Mixpanel's Information Security & Risk Management (ISRM) team is hiring a Staff Security Engineer to partner with our product and engineering teams on how we build and run Mixpanel…
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Lead Facilities Technician
Quality Agents
Gaithersburg, MD
- $40 to $49 USD / hour
Coordinate contractors, vendors and the client's engineering and automation teams for maintenance, repairs, shutdowns, investigations and emergencies.
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Senior Database Engineer
Bluestaq US External
CO
The Senior Database Engineer at Bluestaq owns the data systems that move and protect information behind national security decisions - the schemas, pipelines, and datastores our enterprise…
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IT Offensive Security Engineer III (Must Reside in Texas)
Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union
United States
The Offensive Security Engineer III leads complex, intelligence-informed adversary emulations that test how well the organization’s people, processes, architecture, and technology withstand…
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Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer, Insource Manufacturing (Starlink)
SpaceX
Bastrop, TX
SR. AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS ENGINEER, INSOURCE MANUFACTURING (STARLINK)

Actalent

Travel Control Systems Engineer

Washington, DC, United States

$39 to $50 USD / hour

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Pay: $39 to $50 USD / hour
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

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Job Title: Controls Systems EngineerJob DescriptionThe Controls Systems Engineer role is a full-time, travel-based position that moves from project to project, with typical assignments lasting 3 to 6 months at each location. In this role, you execute automation commissioning and validation protocols, troubleshoot and resolve non-conformances, and contribute to the delivery of state-of-the-art control systems that enhance efficiency, product quality, and profitability in process manufacturing environments. You work closely with internal engineering teams and clients to define and implement PLC configurations and perform testing, on-site commissioning, and qualification of control systems.Responsibilities

Execute automation commissioning and validation protocols for control systems in process manufacturing environments.
Troubleshoot and remediate commissioning and validation non-conformances to ensure systems operate reliably and meet performance requirements.
Collaborate with internal engineers and client teams to design and deliver state-of-the-art control systems that improve efficiency, product quality, and profitability.
Define and implement programmable logic controller (PLC) configurations tailored to specific project and process requirements.
Perform testing, on-site commissioning, and qualification of control systems to verify proper functionality and compliance with specifications.
Support building automation initiatives by configuring, programming, and integrating control components and related systems.
Diagnose and resolve issues involving HMI interfaces, mechanical components, and electrical systems as they relate to controls performance.
Adapt to different project sites and industries, quickly learning new processes and technologies to support successful implementation.
Communicate clearly with project stakeholders, providing updates on commissioning progress, issues, and resolutions.
Follow established procedures and safety protocols while working on-site, ensuring safe and efficient execution of all tasks.

Essential Skills

Hands-on experience with control systems engineering, including automation commissioning and validation.
Proficiency in defining and implementing PLC configurations for industrial and process manufacturing applications.
Strong troubleshooting skills for commissioning and validation non-conformances, including mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues.
Experience with HMI systems, including configuration, operation, and basic programming or setup.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment with internal engineers and client representatives.
Engineering background in mechanical, systems, automation, or electrical disciplines, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Willingness and ability to travel for extended project assignments, typically 3 to 6 months per location.
Flexibility to work varying schedules and adapt to changing project demands.
Enthusiasm for learning new technologies, processes, and industries.
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail when validating and qualifying control systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Engineering degree in mechanical, systems, automation, or electrical disciplines, or comparable practical experience in controls engineering.
Experience with building automation systems and related controls technologies.
Comfort working with both mechanical and electrical components in industrial environments.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a travel-based role and adjust quickly to new sites and teams.
Adaptable and enthusiastic approach to continuous learning and professional development.
Interest in leadership opportunities and growth within a controls engineering career path.

Work EnvironmentThis position is fully on-site at project locations. You work in a hands-on environment that requires appropriate PPE gear and adherence to safety protocols. Typical schedules include either six 10-hour days or five 10-hour days per week, depending on project needs, and a flexible schedule is expected to accommodate commissioning activities. The role offers frequent travel, exposure to different industries, and the opportunity to work directly with advanced automation and control technologies. Team members benefit from hands-on training, growth and leadership opportunities, and competitive per diem support while on assignment. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington D.C., DC. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $39.00 - $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 Washington D.C., DC. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Washington D.C.,DC.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.

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