What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT / Communications Controls Engineer position at NS IT Solutions?
Role: IT / Communications Controls Engineer Location: Newark / Trenton Area, NJ Work Type: Onsite - Newark, NJ Duration: 7 months Employment: Contract NOTE: NO H1B // Local Candidate only Primary 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 Controls Summary We 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 Responsibilities Maintain and support automated control systems, substations, and communications infrastructure Program, upload, edit, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI & SCADA applications Develop engineering hardware designs and system architecture Support system commissioning, FAT/SAT, and field inspections Configure industrial communication devices, networking equipment, protocol converters, switches, and firewalls Create engineering documentation including design specs, wiring diagrams, bill of materials, RTU programming, and communication block diagrams Support project planning, scope definition, and procurement activities Conduct system cybersecurity configurations based on NERC CIP standards Provide field support for controls and communications equipmentRequired Experience 5 years in controls engineering, automation or communications systems PLC programming, ladder logic, scripting HMI development SCADA system design & implementation Industrial communication protocols including: Modbus (TCP/RTU) DNP 3.0 Ethernet/IP RS-232/RS-485 Ability to interpret P&IDs, sequence of operations, engineering specs, etc. Experience setting up historian databasesTechnical Knowledge Control systems and automation platforms Industrial networking & TCP/IP SCADA platforms Communications infrastructure Electrical and controls engineering standardsBonus Knowledge Substation automation Protective relays NERC/CIP cybersecurity Fiber & telecom infrastructureSoft Skills Strong troubleshooting mindset Excellent communication and documentation Ability to multitask and prioritize Team collaboration Adaptability and initiativeIdeal Background Controls Engineer PLC/SCADA Engineer Industrial Automation EngineerSubstation/Utilities Controls EngineerCommunications/SCADA Systems Engineer Regards Vishal (Victor) Verma | Assistant Manager Phone: 732-334-6102 Ext: 116 Email: vishal@nsitsolutions.com NS IT Solutions | Old Bridge, NJ 08857www.nsitsolutions.com
Salary : $70 - $75