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Controls Engineer

Robert Half
Iowa, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

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Description

Great Benefits - Industry Leader!

Work / Life Balance - Family First Company!

Robert Half has a client seeking a skilled and innovative Controls Engineer with expertise in utility software development and implementation. In this role, you will design, program, and optimize building automation systems (BAS) for HVAC applications, integrating cutting-edge technologies to improve energy efficiency and operational performance. If you have a passion for engineering solutions that ensure comfort, sustainability, and system reliability, we want to meet you!

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop automated control systems for utility applications, ensuring alignment with project specifications and industry standards.
  • Program building management systems (BMS), including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and Direct Digital Controls (DDC).
  • Integrate and troubleshoot communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and LonWorks.
  • Conduct system performance analysis and implement improvements to enhance energy efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, contractors, and field technicians, to execute successful system installations.
  • Provide technical support and training to clients and internal stakeholders on system operations and maintenance.
  • Document system designs, test procedures, and performance reports for ongoing projects.


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
  • Software development experience - any object oriented is preferred
  • Work independently / self motivated
  • Strong communication / Customer centric


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Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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