Technician / Staff Control System Engineer ( MULTI - LEVEL Job Posting )

Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO - a nationally recognized leader among clean water utilities, provides wastewater conveyance and treatment services for more than 2 million people in the Denver Metro area.

At Metro, we help you be your best so we can do our best. You will join a team that offers stability, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a difference. We take pride in being part of an industry-leading team who serves the community by protecting the region’s health and environment.

Description

This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon the candidate's qualifications:

Control Systems Engineering Technician ($73,923.20 - $103,105.60 Annually)
As a Control Systems Technician, you’ll:

• Engage in performing a variety of technical engineering tasks in support of the planning, study, design, construction, modification, operation, maintenance, and optimization of process control systems for wastewater transmission and treatment facilities.
• Assist with field instrumentation, PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, and control networks , and related hardware and software.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of industrial networking and IT/OT fundamentals , including: 
  • System communications
  • Cybersecurity awareness
  • User access management
  • Operational reliability
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide after-hours support and emergency response for critical process control systems and associated infrastructure
• Work under the guidance of the Control Systems Manager or Principal Control Systems Engineer.

Staff Control Systems Engineer ($90,896.00 - $132,163.20 Annually)
As a Staff Control Systems Engineer, you'll: 

• Perform and occasionally manages engineering activities in the planning, study, design, construction, modification, operation, maintenance, and optimization of process control systems wastewater transmission and treatment facilities.
• Plan and conducts work requiring independent judgment in the evaluation, selection, and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria for field instrumentation, PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, and control networks, and related hardware and software.
• Apply and promote IT/OT best practices, including:
  1. Network architecture & system integration
  2. Cybersecurity and asset management
  3. Disaster recovery & lifecycle planning
• Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of critical infrastructure.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide after-hours support and emergency response for critical process control systems and associated infrastructure
• Devise new approaches to problems encountered.
• Works under the general direction of the Control Systems Manager or a Principal Control Systems Engineer.
• May provide functional leadership for the work of other engineers and engineering technicians

 

Qualifications

Control Systems Engineering Technician

Knowledge of:

• The control elements of water, wastewater or industrial processes
• Basic knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCSs), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) engineering and visualization software
• Relational database design
• Microsoft office and SharePoint

Skilled at:

• Strong technical, mathematical, and analytical problem-solving skills
• Utilizing Microsoft Excel or other database tools to perform analytical work
• Communication, both verbal and in writing 
• Working with stakeholders to determine needs and follow up on tasks as appropriate

Ability to:

• Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Identify problems, craft innovative solutions, act decisively, and demonstrate good judgement
• Follow standards, procedures, and best practices
• Diagnosing industrial, mechanical, and/or electrical problems in water/wastewater processes
• Prepare clear and concise technical reports, 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, consultants, and contractors

Education
Associate's degree in engineering or computer science or other related field. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Staff Control Systems Engineer 
Knowledge of:

• Fundamental knowledge of control elements of water, wastewater or industrial processes
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCSs), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) hardware systems and their associated engineering and visualization software applications
• Process control graphical design standards and best practices
• Industrial networking protocols, design, operation, and troubleshooting including Modbus, OPC, PROFIBUS, Ethernet/IP
• Data center operations, including server management, storage solutions, failover strategies, disaster recovery, and backup/redundancy systems for 24/7 operations
• Process control engineering software 
• Current industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies

Skilled at:

• Design, modification, operation, and optimization of graphical interfaces for complex industrial facilities
• Problem-solving, with the ability to anticipate challenges, think critically, and develop innovative solutions for complex issues
• Communication, both verbal and in writing, for preparing clear and concise technical reports, documentation, incident reports, and presentations and for internal and external audiences
• Using process control visualization software 
• Working with stakeholders to determine needs and follow up on tasks as appropriate

Ability to:

• Manage change, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to operation and maintenance of facilities
• Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to implement functional solutions
• Identify problems, craft innovative solutions, act decisively, and demonstrate good judgement
• Perform at a high level of accuracy and precision in design and analysis to ensure compliance with standards and specifications
• Maintain emotional control under ambiguous and stressful circumstances
• Direct, persuade and motivate others to achieve positive project outcomes

Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science or other related engineering field. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Working Conditions

Typical Work Environment
Variety of Floor Surfaces including concrete; gravel; asphalt; dirt; tile; loose stones; uneven surfaces; slippery surfaces; wet surfaces; Residential and Commercial Wastewater/Biosolids; Inside Environment; Outside Environment All Year; All Weather Conditions and Temperatures; Chemicals; Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, head lamps, incandescent, and low light; Vibration; Moving equipment; 

Body Position Demands
Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Typing; Fine hand coordination; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Driving

Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent)
Max Weight Lifted: 50 lbs
Max Weight Carried: 50 lbs
Max Force Pushed: 15 lbs
Max Force Pulled: 6 lbs

Sensory Requirements
Wide field of View; Vision - near and far; Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - spatial and form; Feeling with fingers; Speaking; Hearing

Metro Water Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Applicants for employment with Metro Water Recovery must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $73,923 - $132,163 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No