Electrical Controls Specialist I/II

City of Mesa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $3,500

Job summary

The City of Mesa Water Resources Department is hiring Electrical Controls Specialist I/II. Eligible candidates may receive a $3,500 incentive after the Initial City Probation period, contingent on one year of service and a successful performance review.

Applications will be reviewed starting Monday, April 20, 2026, and continue weekly until vacancies are filled. Multiple vacancies may be filled at either Specialist I or II level, under close supervision performing installation, maintenance,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical/instrumentation installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting up to 15kV.
• Ability to calibrate and commission devices like VFDs, transmitters and meters.
• Coordinate materials and assist in startup, commissioning and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, calibrate and commission electrical/instrumentation devices.
• Troubleshoot process control systems and field variables; ensure proper communications.
• Assist in startup, commissioning, and repair work at facilities.

Skills

Electrical installation

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Job description

The Water Resources Department is excited to offer a hiring bonus for individuals newly hired as Electrical Controls Specialist I's and II's, who may be eligible for a $3,500 incentive at the conclusion of Initial City Probation. To receive the bonus, a new hire must work as an Electrical Controls Specialist for one year and receive a successful performance evaluation.

The first review of applications will be Monday, April 20, 2026, then weekly thereafter until all vacancies are filled.

There are multiple vacancies that may be filled at either the Specialist I or Specialist II level.

Electrical Controls Specialist I ($65,880.88 - $92,983.49 annually)

Under close supervision, an Electrical Controls Specialist I performs or assists Electrical Controls Specialist II with Electrical/Instrumentation installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work related to electrical equipment up to 15kv and instrumentation equipment used to operate and monitor the City's water, wastewater, and gas systems. Duties include: installing, programming, calibrating, and commissioning various electrical/instrumentation devices, including variable frequency drives, level transmitters, flow meters, radios, and power monitoring equipment; assisting in the startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of the process control system, including correcting problems with communications and field process variables; coordinating and acquiring materials and equipment to repair or install at facilities; performing calibration and verification for the Arizona Corporation Commission on gas regulator stations; and certifying calibration for Inter-Agency flow meters. Inc