Engineer I, Engineer II and Project Engineer I SCADA Planning and Engineering

City of Aurora

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About The Position

City of Aurora, Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply. OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT Aurora Water is responsible for enhancing and protecting the quality of life for Aurora citizens by providing quality water, sewer, and stormwater services in a manner that balances social, environmental, and economic needs. Responsibilities and roles within the organization include: operation and maintenance of the water, sewer, and stormwater systems; water purification and reuse water treatment; utility financial monitoring, planning, customer billing, and revenue collection; infrastructure planning and engineering, inspections, and management of the capital improvement program; public information and water conservation; water resources planning, acquisition, and development; permitting, watershed protection, and water and wastewater regulatory compliance; and administration. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ENGINEER I, ENGINEER II AND PROJECT ENGINEER) The list of duties and responsibilities below to Engineer I, Engineer II and Project Engineer positions. The successful candidate’s position title and compensation will depend on their level of knowledge and abilities in these areas which would be expert, advanced and intermediate respectively.

Requirements

Basic understanding of physics, chemistry and computer programming.
Ability to apply math calculations to engineering tasks.
Experience in conducting research on technical projects.
Demonstrate Engineering experience with PLC, HMI, discrete input/output, analog input/output, field Instrumentation, radio and fiber Optic communication.
Ability to review Function Block, Ladder Logic and structure text programming.
Basic Understanding of Process and Instrumentation diagrams.
Engineering Experience conducting, process control narratives, factory acceptance testing, and site acceptance testing for new control systems.
Design experience process control and instrumentation systems.
Understanding of Proportional, Integral, derivative (PID) tunning.
Engineer I, Engineer II or Project Engineer, bachelor’s degree in, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Control Systems, Process Automation, or similar related Field.
Engineer I, no minimum work experience required, Driver License with a good driving history
Engineer II, at least two years of experience, Certified Control System Technician Level I, or EIT, Driver License with a good driving history.
Project Engineer, at Least 4 years of experience, Certified Control System Master Level III, or Professional Engineering License or Certified Automation Professional Certificate, Driver License with a good driving history.
Knowledge of basic engineering principles.
Knowledge of basic process control theory.
Knowledge of NEC, ISA, NFPA, ANSI standards pertaining to, safety, electrical, process control and automation
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and technical skills.
Strong verbal and communications skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials.
Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing and synthesize complex information into a more useful format for decision-makers.
Establish and fulfill goals and objectives.
Direct and effectively supervise a large diverse workforce.
Administer budgets.
Perform as a project manager for complex projects.
Prepare requests for proposals and qualifications for design and construction projects.

Responsibilities

Effectively communicate project status updates to all appropriate stakeholders including budget and schedule impacts as appropriate
Apply engineering knowledge and understanding to assigned tasks
Read, review and understand construction drawings, specifications and engineering reports in conformance with City standards and City codes.
Keeps current on latest trends in technology and procedures in the utilities industry and make recommendations for implementation in Aurora.
Coordinate with all City departments and all other stakeholders in the scheduling, development, and completion of Aurora Water projects.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Support the values and mission of Aurora Water, support initiatives from upper management.
Effective written and oral communication.
Complete six-month on the job training on PLC, HMI, SCADA, Instrumentation and Control and P&ID
Project management includes planning, design, construction management, budgeting, and schedule management for each project.
Ensures compliance with design and government regulations.
Determines and establishes construction standards and materials.
Provides professional/technical assistance and project updates to citizens, other departments, management, and City Council.
Evaluates proposals and conducts interviews for consultant selection.
Coordinate project tasks for Instrumentation, PLC, HMI, SCADA, I/O, Radio and Fiber Optic.
Follow SCADA and Electrical City design engineering guidelines and assure projects compliance.
Oversee and manage Process Control Narratives, Programming Workshops, Factory Acceptance Testing, and Site Acceptance Testing for assigned capital water and wastewater projects.
Provide detailed technical reviews, and quality assurance/quality control on submittals for conformance to Aurora Water SCADA standards regarding plans, specifications, tag naming conventions, Programming Code (PLC, OIT, and HMI), Instrumentation, Communications, Networks, PLC panel construction, and associated wiring.
Work with the Technical Operations group in the review, testing and construction of highly complex instrumentation, controls, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, security, motor control, radio, fiber optic and telemetry systems for the Aurora Water Department.
Works with consulting engineers, contractors, and other agencies to explain, interpret, and create City's design requirements, codes, and specifications.
Assures contract compliance and that completed projects meet established quality standards
Works with City's Purchasing and Contracts Division in publishing requests for proposals and in selecting consultants and contractors for capital projects.
Negotiates scopes, fees, and project schedules.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
Rich benefits package with low employee costs
Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves)
Retirement pension plan
Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
Growing city and employee population
Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc.