IT Communications Controls Engineer at NS IT Solutions

Role: IT / Communications Controls EngineerLocation: Newark / Trenton Area NJWork Type: Onsite - Newark NJDuration: 7 monthsEmployment: ContractNOTE: NO H1B // Local Candidate onlyPrimary Skills: PLC Programming; HMI Development; SCADA Systems; Industrial Automation; Control Systems Engineering; Modbus RTU/TCP; DNP3; Ethernet/IP; TCP/IP Networking; RS-232; RS-485; CAN Bus; Industrial Networking; System Integration; Substation Automation; Field Commissioning; Communications Hardware; PLC Ladder Logic; Historian Database Setup; Electrical & Automated ControlsSummaryWe are seeking a Senior IT / Communications Controls Engineer with strong experience designing programming and supporting industrial control systems. This role focuses on PLC programming HMI design SCADA integration communications protocols and substation automation.The position supports systems used in substations railroad operations automation and industrial environments.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain and support automated control systems substations and communications infrastructureProgram upload edit and troubleshoot PLC HMI & SCADA applicationsDevelop engineering hardware designs and system architectureSupport system commissioning FAT/SAT and field inspectionsConfigure industrial communication devices networking equipment protocol converters switches and firewallsCreate engineering documentation including design specs wiring diagrams bill of materials RTU programming and communication block diagramsSupport project planning scope definition and procurement activitiesConduct system cybersecurity configurations based on NERC CIP standardsProvide field support for controls and communications equipmentRequired Experience5 years in controls engineering automation or communications systemsPLC programming ladder logic scriptingHMI developmentSCADA system design & implementationIndustrial communication protocols including:Modbus (TCP/RTU)DNP 3.0Ethernet/IPRS-232/RS-485Ability to interpret P&IDs sequence of operations engineering specs etc.Experience setting up historian databasesTechnical KnowledgeControl systems and automation platformsIndustrial networking & TCP/IPSCADA platformsCommunications infrastructureElectrical and controls engineering standardsBonus KnowledgeSubstation automationProtective relaysNERC/CIP cybersecurityFiber & telecom infrastructureSoft SkillsStrong troubleshooting mindsetExcellent communication and documentationAbility to multitask and prioritizeTeam collaborationAdaptability and initiativeIdeal BackgroundControls EngineerPLC/SCADA EngineerIndustrial Automation EngineerSubstation/Utilities Controls EngineerCommunications/SCADA Systems EngineerRegardsVishal (Victor) Verma Assistant ManagerPhone: Ext: 116Email: NS IT Solutions Old Bridge NJ 08857Required Skills:AUTOMATIONSUBSTATION AUTOMATIONTCPSCADACOMMISSIONINGETHERNET/IPPLC LADDER LOGICNETWORKINGPROGRAMMINGSCADA INTEGRATIONTCP/IP NETWORKINGPLC PROGRAMMING Key Skills Dhcp,Active Directory,VMware,Computer Networking,PowerShell,Microsoft Windows Server,Windows,Microsoft Exchange,SAN,Azure,Operating Systems,Dns Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1