Controls Systems Engineer at Actalent
Holly Springs, NC
$39–$45/hrfrom the description
Jul 23, 2026
Holly Springs, NC
Jul 25, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A contract-to-hire role focused on building automation for data center environments, with possible expansion into other areas over time. Day-to-day work centers on commissioning and validating control systems, programming PLCs, troubleshooting non-conformances, and collaborating with internal engineers and clients on-site. Best suited to someone with hands-on PLC programming and electrical controls experience.
Mid level · Raleigh-Cary, NC · Contract
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Why we read it this way (7)
The posting lists Holly Springs, NC as the primary work location, which falls within the Raleigh-Cary, NC CBSA. However, the job description also mentions the role begins in Atlanta and then relocates to Miami, TX — this geographic inconsistency could not be resolved from the posting alone.
This role is classified as Controls/Automation Engineering, which sits at the boundary of industrial control systems and computer occupations. 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) is used as the closest fit; 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts) is a plausible alternative given the commissioning and validation focus.
The 'Essential Skills' section is sparse and names no specific PLC brands or automation platforms (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Beckhoff). All skills extracted are at the capability level as stated in the posting.
The 'Additional Skills & Qualifications' section contains no named technologies — only soft skills and general experience — so no preferred technical skills were extracted from it.
This is posted as a Contract to Hire position through Actalent (a staffing firm), classified here as Contract.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): building automation.
Posting is for a contract engagement — the market benchmarks below price full-time roles, so read the comp comparison with that in mind.
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