Electrical Controls Specialist I/II

City of Mesa • Mesa, AZ

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About The Position

The City of Mesa Water Resources Department is hiring Electrical Controls Specialists at the I or II level. Newly hired specialists may be eligible for a $3,500 hiring incentive after completing Initial City Probation, provided they work as an Electrical Controls Specialist for one year and receive a successful performance evaluation. Applications will first be reviewed on November 2, 2026, and weekly thereafter until vacancies are filled.

Electrical Controls Specialist I works under close supervision and performs or assists with electrical and instrumentation installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair for equipment used to operate and monitor the City's water, wastewater, and gas systems. The role includes work on electrical equipment up to 15 kV and instrumentation devices. The Specialist I receives close supervision and safety guidance from an Electrical Controls Supervisor, and direction and instruction from a Specialist II.

Electrical Controls Specialist II performs skilled electrical and instrumentation work under limited supervision or independently. In addition to installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair, the Specialist II may act as a technical lead on utility projects, review project drawings and submittals, assist with design criteria, and provide technical and inspection support. The Specialist II guides Specialist I employees and reviews their work. The position receives general supervision from an Electrical Controls Supervisor.

Both levels require appropriate safety equipment and compliance with OSHA and NFPA 70E procedures. Work may involve hazards associated with voltages up to 15 kV, natural gas, raw sewage, toxic chemicals, laser beams, and confined work areas. The positions are FLSA nonexempt. Specialist II employees may be called out, assigned after-hours standby for emergency repairs, and must be willing to work overtime. Specialist I employees must be willing to work overtime.

Requirements

• Training, education, and experience equivalent to a four-year electrical apprenticeship, or an Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Specialist I: Three years of experience as a journey-level Electrician.
• Specialist II: Considerable experience (3–5 years) as a journey-level Electrician.
• Specialist II: Good experience (1–3 years) in instrumentation involving installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of electronic solid-state controls, instrumentation, data communications, and related equipment.
• Possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by the hire or promotion date.
• Successfully complete operator qualification training administered by the Energy Resources Department within 18 months of hire or promotion into the class, and retain qualification throughout employment to work on the City's natural gas system.
• Subject to DOT PHMSA drug and alcohol testing under 49 CFR Part 199.
• Use appropriate safety equipment and follow OSHA and NFPA 70E safety procedures.
• Specialist I: Be willing to work overtime as required.
• Specialist II: Be willing to work overtime as required; may be subject to call-out and after-hours standby for emergency repairs, and must use independent judgment in work-related decisions.
• Uphold and exhibit the City's employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Specialist I: Experience with industrial controls, switchgears, and starters up to 480 VAC in an industrial background.
• Specialist I: Experience with voltages up to 15 kV.
• Specialist I: Controls experience with an instrumentation background.
• Specialist II: Experience with voltages up to 15 kV in an industrial background.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, calibrate, and commission electrical and instrumentation devices, including variable frequency drives, level transmitters, flow meters, radios, and power monitoring equipment.
• Assist with startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of the process control system, including correcting communication and field process variable problems.
• Coordinate and acquire materials and equipment for facility repairs and installations.
• Perform calibration and verification for the Arizona Corporation Commission at gas regulator stations.
• Certify calibration for Inter-Agency flow meters.
• For Specialist II: Interpret electrical and electronic system designs, plans, specifications, wiring schematics, and basic one-line diagrams.
• For Specialist II: Act as technical lead on new projects, including gas, water, and wastewater facilities, pump stations, and plants.
• For Specialist II: Review utility project drawings, plans, specifications, and submittals from the City's Engineering Department or consultants.
• For Specialist II: Enforce City standards and technical specifications for utility projects.
• For Specialist II: Provide technical and inspection assistance to City of Mesa Construction Inspectors.
• For Specialist II: Assist Design Engineers or engineering companies with design criteria for process controls and electrical distribution projects.
• For Specialist II: Create, modify, and update AutoCAD and/or PDF drawings for new and existing projects.
• For Specialist II: Guide and instruct Specialist I employees, provide on-the-job training, and review their work for safety, workmanship, and compliance with applicable specifications and standards.

Benefits

• New hires may be eligible for a $3,500 hiring incentive after completing Initial City Probation, working as an Electrical Controls Specialist for one year, and receiving a successful performance evaluation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree