Senior Water/Wastewater Instrumentation Electrical and Control Technician

Senior Water/Wastewater Instrumentation Electrical and Control Technician 

***This job is eligible for relocation assistance.


Be part of a dedicated team delivering exceptional service and making a positive impact in a highly sought-after community!


As a Senior Water/Wastewater Instrumentation, Electrical, and Control Technician, you will play a key role in supporting Colorado Springs Utilities' six water treatment plants and three wastewater treatment facilities. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, calibrating, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing a diverse array of instrumentation, control, electrical, and electronic systems that ensure safe and reliable plant operations.

Key Areas of Focus: 

• Install, calibrate, maintain, test, troubleshoot, tune, and repair electronic and mechanical equipment such as transmitters, which include pressure, magnetic flow, and radar level, both electric and pneumatic actuators and positioners, communications equipment, controllers, PLC/DCS and HMI, and other instrumentation with an emphasis on Allen-Bradley and Emerson DeltaV products 

• Conduct electrical work to include maintaining and installing motor control centers, variable frequency drives (VFD), installing conduit, wire, and other electrical components 

• Conduct troubleshooting, testing, installation, and commissioning of medium-voltage (2,400 VAC) soft starters and variable frequency drives (VFDs)

• Conduct tests and calibrate various instrumentation and analyzers including pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, TSS, and chlorine 

• Install, tune, and calibrate microprocessor-based instrumentation and control system components 

• Design and integrate interfaces from new systems into existing controls 

• Develop, maintain, and enhance real-time process control systems, including database administration, control network infrastructure, SCADA and DCS platforms, PLC programming and configuration, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development. Responsibilities include ensuring system reliability, optimizing performance, implementing upgrades, and supporting the operation of critical water and wastewater treatment processes

• Configure and troubleshoot Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, DeviceNet, ControlNet, HART, and Ethernet networks 

• Perform cybersecurity vulnerability checks and implement manufacturer-recommended security patches and updates to maintain the reliability, integrity, and security of the control systems

• Prepare detailed reports and other documents

• Utilize knowledge of pressure vessel or boiler operation and theory

   

Who You Are

• Demonstrated years of experience troubleshooting, designing, repairing, calibrating, and installing instrumentation, control, communication, and electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of electronic and electrical principles, including analog and digital systems, pneumatics, electro-mechanical equipment, and control loop optimization.
• Experience troubleshooting water and wastewater treatment systems is highly desirable
• Proficient in PLC, DCS, and HMI programming
• Strong organizational skills with experience in planning, scheduling, work order management, and supply chain coordination
• Working knowledge of mathematics, algebra, trigonometry, and the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Experience or training with Rockwell Automation and/or Emerson DeltaV systems preferred
• Journeyman Electrician or Journeyman Instrumentation Technician certification highly desirable
• An Associate Degree in Electronics, Instrumentation & Controls, or a related technical field, combined with relevant experience, may be considered

*Selected candidate must have a valid, unrestricted driver's license

The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are: 256A, 25B, 25C, 25D    1N531, 1N551, 1N631, 1N651, 2A137, 2A230, 2A250    ET, 6180, 6280, 7181, 7281, 7288    2800, 2801, 2862, 5900, 5901, 9624

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light work
• Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions and intense noises.
• Positions in this class typically require exposure in all weather conditions.
   
   

Our Commitment to Our Employees…
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities.  They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving.  We don't just say people are important – we prove it!  That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave –3 days per year
• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250  annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness