Sr. Controls Engineer: 26-03122

Akraya, Inc. · Herndon, United States

Primary Skills: Controls Systems (Expert), Testing (Intermediate), Data Center (Proficient), Distech Systems (Intermediate), EPMS (Intermediate). Contract Type: W2 Only Duration: 12 Months with possible extension Location: Herndon, VA (#LI-Onsite) Pay Range: $75.00 - $79.66 per hour #LP

Job Summary

We are seeking a Systems Engineer III to join our data center construction team, tasked with overseeing system integrators and control vendors to ensure project and technical milestone compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with mechanical, civil, and electrical teams throughout the construction lifecycle to ensure seamless project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee system integrators and controls vendors on construction sites for compliance and scope adherence.


• Perform limited configuration work, troubleshooting, and hands-on problem resolution.


• Coordinate with multiple disciplines including mechanical, civil, and electrical teams.


• Manage project coordination between various trades and stakeholders involved in data center construction.


• Provide controls vendor coordination and management, with a focus on hands-on technical work.

Must Have Skills

• Hands-on controls experience – Candidates should have directly worked on configuration, testing, and deployment of control systems.


• Data center experience is highly preferred – Experience with control systems specifically in data centers is the top priority.


• Operations-only experience is not sufficient – Candidates who have only operated or monitored systems like Client/EPMS without hands-on implementation work may not be a good fit.


• Other critical industries (rare cases) – If data center experience is not available, candidates from other critical infrastructure industries (for example power plants, utilities, semiconductor facilities, pharma manufacturing, etc.) may be considered, but only occasionally.

Industry Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years of controls-related experience, particularly in critical industries (preferably in data centers, buildings; oil & gas, petrochemical, and water treatment industries can also be considered).