Overview
On Site
USD 70.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
IDS
Specification Gathering
Communications Protocol
Modbus
TCP
Intellectual Property
IP
RS-232
ARINC
Ladder Logic
Scripting
Database
System Integration
Electrical Engineering
Backup
Computer Hardware
Engineering Design
Systems Design
Acceptance Testing
Programmable Logic Controller
Scheduling
Business Requirements Gathering
Testing
Design Review
Cost Estimation
Procurement
Project Implementation
Repair
Microsoft Office
Project Management
Servers
Firewall
Communication
Optical Fiber
Optics
Telecommunications
Ethernet
Switches
HMI
Cyber Security
NERC
Regulatory Compliance
SCADA
RTU
Interfaces
HMIS
SAS
Electrical Wiring
Cabling
Bill Of Materials
Internal Communications
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Management
Business Operations
Workflow
Job Details
Date Posted: 11/05/2025
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 491021
Industry: Government/Staffing
Job Title: Communications Controls Engineer
Job Location: Newark, NJ, USA, 07105
Work Model: Onsite
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 7
Min Hourly Rate($): 70.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 90.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Communications, Design, Ethernet, HMI (Human Machine Interfaces), Modbus, PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), SCADA, TCP/IP
Experience Desired: Design, development, programming, and field commissioning experience (5 yrs); Reading PLC Ladder Logic, Tags, and Scripts (5 yrs); Industrial communications protocols, such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, serial comms and ARINC (5 yrs)
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
*** Only qualified IT/ Communications Controls Engineer candidates currently located in the Trenton, NJ area will be considered due to the position requiring an onsite Presence***
Required Skills:
Experience in design, development, programming, and field commissioning experience (5 Years)
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, including P&IDs, sequence of operations, technical specifications, etc. (5 Years)
Experience with industrial communications protocol, such as Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, DNP3.0, Ethernet/IP, serial comms (RS-485, RS-232, and CAN), and ARINC (5 Years)
Reading PLC Ladder Logic, Tags, and Scripts (5 Years)
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations (5 Years)
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence (5 Years)
Ability to set up a database historian (5 Years)
The IT/Communications Controls Engineer will maintain systems of electrical and automated controls for machines, processes, substations, and the railroad control center. This role emphasizes PLC, HMI, SCADA, and system integration, which are core to the position.
Job Duties:
Maintain systems of electrical and automated controls for machines, processes, sub-stations, and the railroad control center
Program, upload, and download PLC, HMI, and SCADA codes for backup and achieving
Select hardware and formulate an engineering design based on project requirements
Reviews system design for compliance with engineering best practices, appropriate regulations and codes, company standards, contract requirements, and related specifications
Formulates and performs factory acceptance test plans for completed systems
Performs site acceptance tests at client job sites
Provides PLC and HMI programming field support and troubleshooting
Assist Lead Systems Engineer with controls, SCADA design, FAT scheduling, requirements writing, testing, and design review for projects
Assist Lead Systems Engineer in cost estimation, scope of work, procurement, and project execution
Provides project management assistance for control systems and SCADA
Directs and coordinates the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems on field installations
Use Microsoft Office products to perform engineering and project management tasks
Set up and install Communications Fujitsu Servers, Switches, Protocol Converters, Firewalls, and Modems
Perform assessments and gather data at existing substations, regarding the existing communication equipment life cycle
Develop design/requirements of communications systems for substations, including fiber optics, telecom racks, ethernet switches, alarms, HMI and SCADA systems, cabinet elevations, communications block diagrams, and communications towers and raceways
Implements sound cybersecurity architecture and configurations on substation devices. Applies North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance requirements.
Create SCADA point lists and remote terminal unit (RTU) programs, to be reported through human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and the Control Center
Prepare Substation Automation System (SAS) panel interconnections and outdoor equipment wiring and communications cabling, and raceways
Prepare cable schedule
Develop bill of materials and nameplate schedule
Review internal communications designs and external design drawings
Initiating new, creative ideas.
Having a willingness to be flexible - adapting to new paths
Strong problem-solving/troubleshooting practices.
Able to manage multiple projects.
Being a team player and working cross-functionally
Managing resources and relationships - internally and externally
Consistently evaluating processes, automating, and recommending changes when appropriate
Supporting all business operations, value in - value out
Adapting, realizing workflow can, will change as our business grows
Communicating throughout the organization
Be visionary and able to share that vision with the team members, planning for alternatives
Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.
Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 491021
Industry: Government/Staffing
Job Title: Communications Controls Engineer
Job Location: Newark, NJ, USA, 07105
Work Model: Onsite
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 7
Min Hourly Rate($): 70.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 90.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Communications, Design, Ethernet, HMI (Human Machine Interfaces), Modbus, PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), SCADA, TCP/IP
Experience Desired: Design, development, programming, and field commissioning experience (5 yrs); Reading PLC Ladder Logic, Tags, and Scripts (5 yrs); Industrial communications protocols, such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, serial comms and ARINC (5 yrs)
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
*** Only qualified IT/ Communications Controls Engineer candidates currently located in the Trenton, NJ area will be considered due to the position requiring an onsite Presence***
Required Skills:
Experience in design, development, programming, and field commissioning experience (5 Years)
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, including P&IDs, sequence of operations, technical specifications, etc. (5 Years)
Experience with industrial communications protocol, such as Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, DNP3.0, Ethernet/IP, serial comms (RS-485, RS-232, and CAN), and ARINC (5 Years)
Reading PLC Ladder Logic, Tags, and Scripts (5 Years)
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations (5 Years)
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence (5 Years)
Ability to set up a database historian (5 Years)
The IT/Communications Controls Engineer will maintain systems of electrical and automated controls for machines, processes, substations, and the railroad control center. This role emphasizes PLC, HMI, SCADA, and system integration, which are core to the position.
Job Duties:
Maintain systems of electrical and automated controls for machines, processes, sub-stations, and the railroad control center
Program, upload, and download PLC, HMI, and SCADA codes for backup and achieving
Select hardware and formulate an engineering design based on project requirements
Reviews system design for compliance with engineering best practices, appropriate regulations and codes, company standards, contract requirements, and related specifications
Formulates and performs factory acceptance test plans for completed systems
Performs site acceptance tests at client job sites
Provides PLC and HMI programming field support and troubleshooting
Assist Lead Systems Engineer with controls, SCADA design, FAT scheduling, requirements writing, testing, and design review for projects
Assist Lead Systems Engineer in cost estimation, scope of work, procurement, and project execution
Provides project management assistance for control systems and SCADA
Directs and coordinates the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems on field installations
Use Microsoft Office products to perform engineering and project management tasks
Set up and install Communications Fujitsu Servers, Switches, Protocol Converters, Firewalls, and Modems
Perform assessments and gather data at existing substations, regarding the existing communication equipment life cycle
Develop design/requirements of communications systems for substations, including fiber optics, telecom racks, ethernet switches, alarms, HMI and SCADA systems, cabinet elevations, communications block diagrams, and communications towers and raceways
Implements sound cybersecurity architecture and configurations on substation devices. Applies North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance requirements.
Create SCADA point lists and remote terminal unit (RTU) programs, to be reported through human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and the Control Center
Prepare Substation Automation System (SAS) panel interconnections and outdoor equipment wiring and communications cabling, and raceways
Prepare cable schedule
Develop bill of materials and nameplate schedule
Review internal communications designs and external design drawings
Initiating new, creative ideas.
Having a willingness to be flexible - adapting to new paths
Strong problem-solving/troubleshooting practices.
Able to manage multiple projects.
Being a team player and working cross-functionally
Managing resources and relationships - internally and externally
Consistently evaluating processes, automating, and recommending changes when appropriate
Supporting all business operations, value in - value out
Adapting, realizing workflow can, will change as our business grows
Communicating throughout the organization
Be visionary and able to share that vision with the team members, planning for alternatives
- **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.
Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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