• Local Field Engineer

    Actalent (Madison, WI)


    Job Title: Field Engineer

    Job Description

    As a Field Engineer, you will play a vital role in commissioning building automation systems for a variety of new construction projects, including K-12 schools, clinics, data centers, and pharmaceutical buildings. Your primary function will be to perform point-to-point checks on installed systems such as chiller plant controls, HVAC, and energy monitoring, ensuring everything operates correctly. This role involves travel to various sites and requires a commitment to customer satisfaction and technical excellence.

    Responsibilities

    + Initiate, install, troubleshoot, and optimize customer systems utilizing advanced Direct Digital Control technology.

    + Serve as the local contact for technical issues and lead in the field.

    + Offer effective solutions for increasingly complex system issues.

    + Provide turnkey project delivery on small to medium projects.

    + Ensure that systems operate properly, including controls, sensors, and software.

    + Load software, configure trends, alarms, and reports.

    + Implement time management strategies to ensure customer satisfaction.

    + Communicate and document the project status and details for the customer.

    + Provide site-specific training to owners and operators on the complete system.

    Essential Skills

    + 2+ years of experience in Building Automation, HVAC, or a technical field.

    + Experience in a role involving customer or contractor interaction.

    + Ability to climb ladders and use lift equipment over 8 feet above grade.

    + Capable of lifting items up to 50 lbs.

    + Valid and current Driver’s License and insurable by company insurance.

    + Experience with building automation software, such as WebCTRL.

    + Basic knowledge of navigating and integrating into building automation systems.

    + Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP networks, including wireless technology.

    + Proficient in the use of an electrical multi-meter.

    + Understanding of common HVAC systems like RTUs, air handlers, VAV boxes, chillers, and boilers.

    + Ability to read and understand HVAC mechanical prints.

    + Ability to check out and commission common HVAC controls devices such as sensors, valves, damper motors, and relays.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + High School Diploma or GED.

    + Bachelor’s degree, associate degree, Technical/Business School Certificate, or Diploma in HVAC, Controls, or related field.

    + Travel 70% to sites with 30% office/home work in Madison, WI.

    + Ability for scheduled travel 35% of the time, mostly local.

    Work Environment

    This role involves working on-site at new construction projects, primarily in schools, hospitals, data centers, and bio-pharmaceutical buildings. You will collaborate with internal engineers, mechanical and electrical contractors, and client representatives. The work is mostly based in Madison, WI, with potential travel to Milwaukee and Green Bay ocassionally. A company vehicle and equipment, including a laptop, are provided. The role offers a mix of fieldwork and classroom training, with opportunities for growth and networking in the industry.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $41.00/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:

     

    • 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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2025.

    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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.