DCS Engineer Salary in Watchung, NJ

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How much does a DCS Engineer make in Watchung, NJ? The average DCS Engineer salary in Watchung, NJ is $99,112 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $91,296 and $108,077. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Process Controls / DCS Engineer

Chemical / Oil and Gas Company - Houston , TX

Instrument & Control Systems Engineer Direct Hire Opportunity Houston, TX 77507 Overview : We are ... Key Responsibilities: * Design, develop, and maintain DCS and PLC configurations. * Modify ...

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Sr Systems Engineer

DCS Corporation - Sterling Heights , MI

Provides expert technical advice to DCS engineers and Army customers and manages major projects for the design, development, integration, testing, sustainment and enhancement for a variety of ...

Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 90 days ago

Senior Controls Engineer - PLC, HMI, SCADA, & DCS/Delta V

Talent Search PRO - Addison , TX

We have a Controls Engineer position available in our Addison, TX office. This position requires demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS ...

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DCS Specialist

Ben Aris LLC - Houston , TX

DCS Specialist Provide Control Systems support for the continuous manufacture of quality high ... With engineering input, design and implement various small projects. Including, but not limited to ...

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Senior I&C/Electrical Engineer

SHINE Technologies, LLC - Janesville , WI

Oversee the development of digital and analog control systems, including distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), and data acquisition systems (DAQ), by performing ...

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Senior Electrical Engineer

ICC INC - Saint Louis , MO

Monitor, modify, and update existing electrical systems and programming including HMI, PLC, and DCS programs. * Control P&ID markups and final revisions, drawing checkouts, and supply the most ...

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What does a DCS Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a DCS Engineer

Participate with DCS team members on improvement projects, standards, and best practices related to DCS applications.

April 24, 2023

Supporting everyday operation 24x7 including specifying and updating standard operating conditions and procedures, troubleshooting and skilled problem-solving, training, and mentoring.

December 02, 2022

Provides application/control systems design and development for systems of varied complexity to support capital plant and maintenance engineering projects.

February 09, 2023

Designing control systems with an overall emphasis on ease of maintenance and completed product meeting the expectations of the client.

March 23, 2023

Demonstrates and applies advanced knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures in the field of Process Automation towards the successful completion of complex assignments.

April 02, 2023

Manages development efforts, including activities such as assigning tasks to co-workers, conducting project plan reviews, preparing development related documentation, and monitoring cost and resource estimates.

April 20, 2023

Testing and on-site startup of DCS, PLC, SIS, FGS, ESD, HIPPS, and Third Party Interfaces.

April 29, 2023

Interacts with internal and external customers to understand stakeholder needs.

May 16, 2023

Develops complex DCS applications, based on customer requirements, using the PCS 7 engineering environment as well as bulk engineering, and design tools for automation projects including greenfield applications, legacy control system modernizations, and system expansions.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for DCS Engineer in Watchung, NJ

Average Base Salary

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91296

108077

99112

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

94113

113463

102707

What is the average salary for DCS Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of DCS Engineer in Watchung, NJ. The base salary for DCS Engineer ranges from $91,296 to $108,077 with the average base salary of $99,112. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,113 to $113,463 with the average total cash compensation of $102,707.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$99,112	$91,296 - $108,077
Bonus	$3,596	$2,818 - $5,386
Total Pay	$102,707	$94,113 - $113,463

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

DCS Engineer Salary Near Watchung, NJ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Watchung, NJ
CITY, STATE Plainfield, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,296 - $108,077	COMPARE TO Watchung, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Middlesex, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,296 - $108,077	COMPARE TO Watchung, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Edison, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,296 - $108,077	COMPARE TO Watchung, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Union, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,109 - $109,040	COMPARE TO Watchung, NJ
CITY, STATE Elizabeth, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,109 - $109,040	COMPARE TO Watchung, NJ
CITY, STATE Somerset, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,629 - $108,472	COMPARE TO Watchung, NJ

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About Watchung, New Jersey

Watchung is a borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 5,801, reflecting an increase of 188 (+3.3%) from the 5,613 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 503 (+9.8%) from the 5,110 counted in the 1990 Census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 6.054 square miles (15.679 km2), including 6.026 square miles (15.607 km2) of land and 0.028 square miles (0.072 km2) of water (0.46%). Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or c...

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About Watchung, New Jersey Watchung is a borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 5,801, reflecti....More

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