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Data Center Engineer / Contract / Onsite / Downtown Dallas

Dallas, Texas, United States

Job at a glance

Pay
$60 – $65
Workplace
On-site
Sector
Traditional Engineering
Posted
Nov 6, 2026
First found
Nov 11, 2026, 8:07 PM ET

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About the job

Our client, leader in industrial automation & electric power distribution, is looking for a Data Center Engineer to join their team. This is a fully onsite position in Downtown Dallas!

This is a 6-month W2 contract with benefits!

As a Data Center Engineer, you will support the commissioning, testing, and integration of power distribution and control systems within a large-scale data center environment. You will collaborate with a national commissioning team to execute onsite equipment deployment and system validation.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Execute commissioning and functional testing activities for PLC- and protection relay-based power distribution systems at data center sites
  • Configure, integrate, and troubleshoot equipment by loading PLC, HMI, and protection relay programs, validating inputs and outputs, and resolving wiring or control issues
  • Perform sequence-of-operation testing for Auto Throw Over (ATO) schemes utilizing Modicon M340/M580 PLC platforms and associated control systems
  • Conduct protection relay testing by loading relay settings, performing secondary injection testing, and validating relay functionality using industry-standard test equipment
  • Partner with commissioning teams and project stakeholders to support data center construction and startup initiatives while maintaining project schedules and quality standards

Required Skills & Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in Control Systems Engineering or related field within a critical infrastructure environment
  • Hands-on experience with PLC systems, specifically Modicon M340 and/or M580 platforms
  • Knowledge of switchgears, power distribution systems, and protection relays, including testing and configuration of platforms such as Easergy P5/P7, SEL, or similar

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Familiarity with Auto Throw Over (ATO) applications
  • Prior experience supporting large-scale data center commissioning projects high valued!