Control Systems Engineer

Cherokee Metropolitan District•Colorado Springs, CO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Control Systems Engineer is responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and ongoing upgrades of all Operational Technology (OT) components of the Cherokee Metropolitan District (CMD) systems. CMD provides water and wastewater services to over 25,000 people and operates a wide range of equipment across a broad geographic area. The Control Systems Engineer works with the water and wastewater operations and maintenance teams to keep the system in working order and deliver critical utilities to customers. The position reports to the District Engineer and oversees a Control Systems Technician and collaborates with the rest of the CMD team to fulfill the District’s mission.

Requirements

Ability to interpret engineer drawings, schematics, P&ID diagrams.
Ability to safely use various electronic test and troubleshooting equipment.
Understanding of electrical systems up to 750VAC and ability to work under the recommended safe work practices of NFPA 70E and 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S.
Strong aptitude for mathematics and troubleshooting.
Use of basic hand and power tools.
PLC programming.
Basic understanding of IT and OT networks and cyber security best practices.
Database management.
Comfortable climbing structures such as water tanks and radio towers to perform maintenance.
Experience calibrating telemetry and communication equipment.
Strong written and oral communication.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship.
4 years of Control Systems, Building Automation, or related field experience required.
Experience with operation of a SCADA system.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (4yr) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar preferred.
Basic/entry level OCPO certifications in Water Treatment and/or Wastewater Treatment are desirable but not required.
Experience with advanced wastewater treatment and major capital project delivery challenging projects.

Responsibilities

Serve as OT system administrator, including analysis of SCADA system logs, maintaining an update schedule, and auditing access to the system.
Respond to after-hour requests for assistance from operators or system alarms related to SCADA.
Design, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and update control system hardware, firmware, and software.
Design, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair other electrical, communication, computer, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
Train CMD team members on use and operation of SCADA.
Maintain and enhance the District’s cybersecurity.
Collaborate with external vendors and partners including the Department of Defense to maintain system function and security.
Coordinate with the IT Contractor to solve device/networking issues.
Calibrate instrumentation, including loop checking instrument & control loops associated with various water and wastewater processes.
Supervise and supply work direction with Control Systems Technician as well as providing OTJ training.
Develop and supervise operational and capital budgets relating to OT systems.
Ability to apply for and obtain contractor access permissions to military bases with CMD support.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% Employee medical, dental and vision coverage (choice of plans after 30 days).
75% Spouse/Dependent medical, dental and vision coverage (choice/plans after 30 days).
457 Compensation retirement plan, 8% company contribution, no match required. 30-day vesting.
13 paid holidays.
Paid vacation (after 90 days).
Paid sick leave (accrual begins upon start).
Golf privileges for employees and immediate family at the Cherokee Ridge Golf Course.
Safety gear, including work boot allowance.
Uniforms provided.
Career development through trainings and conferences.
Help with relocation expenses.