Control Systems Engineer (SCADA)

Salary : $114,020.00 - $142,537.00 Annually

Location : Semper Water Treatment Facility, CO

Job Type : Full-time Benefited, 40 hours / week (1.0 FTE)

Job Number : 25-00230

Department : Public Works and Utilities

Division : 25 Utilities

Opening Date : 11 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 1 / 2025 8 : 30 AM Mountain

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT

The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Control Systems Engineer (SCADA - Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) is a professional, technical position in the Department of Public Works and Utilities, Utilities Operations Division. Work involves maintaining water and wastewater treatment process control and computer systems. This includes technical operations and maintenance of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water transmission and collection control systems. Work is performed independently under the direction of the Senior Control Systems Engineer and the Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment Superintendents. Work is reviewed through reports and accomplishment of desired results. The Control Systems Engineer works collectively with the Plant Superintendents, staff from the water and wastewater treatment facilities, and other Public Works and Utilities staff. Working hours may include evenings, nights, and weekends as needed, and will require being on-call after hours, weekends, and holidays for emergency work.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee's level of proficiency and usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES / GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission : The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which maintains and enhances the safety and well-being of the community by providing exceptional water and wastewater services, and maintaining the City's extensive network of street infrastructure. The department continuously strives to meet the needs of the community by constantly focusing on customer service, efficient and effective utilization of resources, safety, innovation, and teamwork.

Every employee is accountable to :

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that where possible, they are satisfied and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and builds trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support / promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

GENERAL COMPETENCIES

Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to :

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to :

Leadership - Every employee in this position is accountable to :

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

1. Technical Systems Development & Programming

Programming logic controllers and data communications systems and interfacing equipment (radio, Ethernet, fiber-optic)

Use VEEAM for backup and restore

2. System Maintenance, Operations & Troubleshooting

Assisting with building / maintaining HMI screens and reports

3. Reporting, Safety & Administrative Duties

Instructing operations personnel in proper use of controllers

4. Maintaining regular and punctual attendance

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS / PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications

Required :

Preferred :

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

Physical Requirements

The position is physical in nature and requires sufficient physical strength and stamina to :

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is constantly performed indoors and occasionally outdoors with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures. Work is performed year-round with exposure to AC line voltage in moisture areas. Exposure to confined spaces, chemicals, fumes, methane gas with limited ventilation, and human and medical waste products also exist. On-call and after-hours duties are required for emergency situations.

Required Materials and Equipment

Will be required to use standard office equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, keyboards, printers, telephones, digital multimeters, CAT5 cable testers, HART device communicators, current loop calibrators, cellular phones, and two-way radios.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including :

For a more detailed overview of our Exempt and Administrative Officer benefit package :

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates :

Employee Mandatory Contribution : 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.

Employer Contribution : 12% of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

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Do you have a Bachelor of Science or Associate's degree in Electronics, Instrumentation, Control Systems Technician, Computer Science, or related field?

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Do you have experience with water or wastewater treatment SCADA?

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Do you have experience in automated instrumentation and control systems and / or maintenance and repair of industrial process control instrumentation?

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If you answered yes to having experience in automated instrumentation and control systems and / or maintenance and repair of industrial process control instrumentation, please briefly describe your experience and how many years of experience you have. If you answered no, please respond with N / A.

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Do you have a current valid driver's license and safe driving record?

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Are you a Certified Control Systems Technician?

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Do you have knowledge of troubleshooting electronic process control equipment?

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Do you have knowledge of the principles, practices, and materials involved in the water and wastewater treatment industries?

09

Do you have knowledge of Microsoft Office software, maintenance management software principles, and related database programs?

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Do you currently possess an Operator certification in water and / or wastewater treatment?

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If you answered yes to currently possessing an Operator certification in water and / or wastewater treatment, please list your certifications. If you answered no, please respond with N / A.

Required Question