Electrical Instrumentation Technician I/II

Counties; California; On-site; USD 75,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Counties is seeking an Electrical Instrumentation Technician in California to design, install, operate, and maintain a range of control systems used in water and wastewater processes. Entry-level staff work under close supervision while building experience toward higher responsibilities.

This position requires a valid California driver’s license; certification from the California Water Environment Association is highly desirable, with opportunities to advance after gaining experience.

Qualifications

• A technical degree or equivalent experience in instrumentation/electronics.
• Experience with digital equipment maintenance preferred.
• Possession of a valid California class C driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, install, maintain, operate, inspect and test control systems equipment.
• Assist in maintenance of digital equipment and provide technical support as needed.

Skills

Electrical safety

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Flexibility schedule

Education

Associate of Science in instrumentation, computers, or electronics

24 college-level semester units in instrumentation, computers, or electronics

Job description

Post Date

October 21, 2026

$6701.00 to $9717.00 Monthly

Description

THE JOB:

Positions in this series perform work related to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance, operation, inspection, and testing of a variety of control systems equipment including, but not limited to, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, computer, microprocessor and variable frequency drives, electro-mechanical, digital, telemetry, and analog components used in water and wastewater process control systems, and perform other duties as required.

Electrical Instrumentation Technician I

is considered the entry level class in this series. Incumbents initially work under close supervision. As experience is gained, incumbents perform a broader range of duties with more independence. After at least two years of experience, incumbents are expected to advance to the next level of Electrical Instrumentation Technician II.

Electrical Instrumentation Technician II

is the journey level class in this series. Incumbents work under general supervision performing the full range of duties, and may provide technical assistance and guidance to lower level staff.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

License Requirement: Possession of a valid California class C driver’s license.

Certificate: Certification from the California Water Environment Association is highly desirable.

Special Working Conditions: Exposure to variable temperatures and weather conditions; heights, such as working while standing on a ladder; and electrical hazards.

Other Special Requirements: Available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, holidays, and on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

THE REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

An Associate of Science technology degree in instrumentation, computers, or electronics, or 24 college-level semester units in instrumentation, computers, or electronics; OR two years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of industrial instrumentation, control or communication system components involving the application of physical, chemical, and electronic principles. At least one year of the required experience must have involved the maintenance of digital equipment.

Two years of experience as an Electrical Instrumentation Technician I with the County of Santa Cruz, OR an Associate of Science technology degree in instrumentation, computers, electronics, or 24 college-level semester units in instrumentation, computers, electronics and two years of experience in the design and/or maintenance of process instrumentation and control equipment, including computer equipment; OR four years of experience in the design and/or maintenance of process instrumentation and control equipment, including computer equipment.