Staff System Engineer

Kapsch TrafficCom North America; Secaucus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Career growth opportunities

Full benefits package

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Secaucus, NJ is seeking an entry-level Staff Systems Engineer to participate in the design, configuration, and testing of control systems. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Science degree in a related field and experience with PLC technology and SCADA software. This role offers a hybrid work model, with compensation ranging from $65,000 to $102,000, plus benefits including paid time off and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with PLC technology and SCADA software.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and civil schematic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the entire lifecycle of projects including design and testing.
• Staging and configuring control systems for SCADA and ATMS.
• Perform operator and system training.

Skills

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) technology

HMI or SCADA software graphics configuration

Virtual servers/hosts and VMware ESXi

Perl, Bash or similar scripting language

Networking (TCP/IP, LAN, WAN)

Electrical and civil schematic drawings

Serial communications protocols (Modbus, NTCIP, SNMP)

Windows, Linux operating systems

Education

Bachelor of Science degree (Electrical Engineering preferred)

Job description

Location: Secaucus, NJ

The Role

This entry level, Staff Systems Engineer will participate in the entire lifecycle of projects including design, configuration, commissioning, testing, and training. This is a junior-level position and will provide experience in: staging and configuring control systems for SCADA and ATMS applications; creating application and system test procedures; developing GUI (Graphical User Interfaces), process databases and reports; performing application and system testing; and performing operator and system training.

Travel in this role is estimated to be approximately 20%. Periodic travel to jobsite is required.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor of Science degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Electrical Engineering would be preferred.
• Experience, exposure or knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) technology, HMI or SCADA software graphics configuration and database development.
• Experience deploying virtual servers/hosts and VMware ESXi.
• Experience with Perl, Bash or similar scripting language.
• Proficiency working with a Windows PC in a network environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and civil schematic drawings.
• Experience with networking including TCP/IP, LAN and WAN technologies.
• Serial communications protocols and networks (Modbus, NTCIP, SNMP, etc.)
• Experience with computer hardware and operating system platforms (Windows, Linux, etc.).
• Willing and able to travel up to 20% annually

Our top Candidates will have

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechatronics), Computer Science
• Exposure to Intelligent Traffic/Transportation systems
• Demonstrate exposure through course work or practical experience (including internships or co-op) to project-oriented control system integration

What’s in it for you?

• Solving complex problems that improve daily the lives of people around the world
• Opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies in a high-growth industry and dynamic projects
• Career growth and stability
• Casual work environment with flexible work hours and hybrid work model
• Compensation includes a salary range of $65,000 - 102,000 depending on abilities, skills, experience and location and full benefits package including paid time off, 401(k) and a no-cost medical insurance option for employee and eligible dependents

At this time we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and all applicants must have working rights in the US and pass a background check.

Kapsch TrafficCom is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting