Controls Network Designer - Fiber Optics

Duration : 12+ months contract to Convert Job Description : The Controls Network Infrastructure Designer supports the Controls Engineering team by managing Fiber optic and network infrastructure design, drawing reviews, and resolving connectivity issues that impact control system operations. This role maintains reliable communication infrastructure between substations and collection system facilities, enabling successful integration of controls and SCADA equipment. Responsibilities : Drawing Review & Quality Assurance : Review substation plans and collection system drawings at 30%, 60%, 90%, and IFC phases to identify Fiber junction mismatches and missing equipment. Verify hardware and configuration in IT communication server rack and SCADA rack with Control PLC hardware. Verify consistency between substation and collection system Fiber routing plans. Flag errors in published drawings and coordinate corrections with Engineering EOR design teams. Maintain accuracy of as-built documentation for control network infrastructure. Infrastructure Design & Planning : Design Fiber optic cable routes (aerial, underground, buried) connecting substations to collection systems. Audit drawings for conduit systems, junction boxes, and network equipment placement. Perform route analysis and develop Fiber route maps for control system communications. Design static Ethernet networks, switch configurations, and basic network implementations. Project Support : Estimate costs and timelines for network infrastructure components. Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) for Fiber, switches, and network equipment. Order and coordinate shipping of missing network components. Provide commissioning assistance for network infrastructure testing. Maintenance & Documentation : Maintain records of Fiber splicing, network topology, and equipment configurations. Develop restoration procedures for Fiber damage and network failures. Perform routine inspections of control network infrastructure. Support emergency response for communication system outages. Experience : 3+ years hands-on experience with Fiber optic design and installation Proficiency in CAD software and network design tools Understanding of IT infrastructure, static IP addressing, Ethernet switches, and basic firewall concepts Skills : Knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure Experience with outside plant construction standards and practices Education : Associate's degree in engineering, telecommunications, or equivalent experience About US Tech Solutions : US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com. US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.