Electronic & Instrumentation Technician II

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Chesapeake Public Utilities is seeking an experienced Utility Electronics Technician II to maintain electronic, instrumentation, and control systems at sanitary sewer pump stations. You will keep essential infrastructure operating around the clock and support critical assets with hands-on troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

You will install, calibrate, diagnose PLCs and VFDs, telemetry, level and pressure instrumentation, and related equipment, traveling to pump stations across

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree in electronics or a closely related field and a minimum of two years of full‑time experience.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record compliant with City Driving Standards.
• Willingness to work hours in excess of scheduled hours for emergencies or department needs.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic, instrumentation, and control systems at sanitary sewer pump stations.
• Diagnose and maintain PLCs, VFDs, telemetry, instrumentation, motor controls, generator controls, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot system failures, identify solutions, and recommend improvements to reliability and performance.
• Design, modify, fabricate, and install instrumentation and control systems from drawings, schematics, and PLC ladder logic.
• Perform preventive maintenance, testing, and calibration to prevent disruptions to pump station operations.
• Travel to Chesapeake pump stations for scheduled and emergency work.
• Provide technical guidance and ensure equipment and work meet applicable codes and standards.

Skills

Electronics

Instrumentation

Automation

Control systems

PLCs

VFDs

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in electronics or related field

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Telemetry

Data loggers

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

Department PUBLIC UTILITIES

Division

Division PUB UTIL M&O WSTWTR PUMP

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026427

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week 40+

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.(Mandatory on-call and unscheduled overtime may be required) Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement R - Routine

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE10

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

Starting Range: $53,166 – $79,085 (Salary depends on qualifications and experience.) This position qualifies for a $3,000 sign on bonus.

Job Description

Ready to take your technical career to the next level?

Bring your expertise to Chesapeake Public Utilities — and earn a $3,000 hiring bonus!

If you thrive on solving complex technical problems, enjoy troubleshooting sophisticated equipment, and want your work to make a difference, Chesapeake Public Utilities wants to hear from you!

We’re looking for an experienced Utility Electronics Technician II to help maintain the electronic, instrumentation, and control systems that keep Chesapeake’s sanitary sewer pump stations operating safely and reliably around the clock. In this role, you’ll put your technical knowledge and problem‑solving skills to work on critical infrastructure that protects public health, the environment, and our community.

As a Utility Electronics Technician II, you will:

• Install, inspect, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic, instrumentation, and control systems at sanitary sewer pump stations.
• Diagnose and maintain programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), telemetry and alarm systems, level and pressure instrumentation, motor control circuits, generator controls, automatic transfer switches, data loggers, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot system and equipment failures, identify solutions, and recommend modifications or operational improvements to enhance reliability and performance.
• Design, modify, fabricate, and install instrumentation and control systems and interpret technical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC ladder logic.
• Perform preventive maintenance, testing, and calibration to identify problems before they disrupt critical pump station operations.
• Use specialized electronic, electrical, and instrumentation testing and diagnostic equipment to evaluate equipment performance and troubleshoot problems.
• Assist with technical specifications, cost estimates, resource needs, and procurement of replacement parts, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, repair, testing, and calibration records and help ensure critical replacement parts and equipment are available when needed.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to other staff and help ensure equipment and work meet applicable codes, standards, and guidelines.
• Travel to sanitary sewer pump stations throughout Chesapeake to perform scheduled and emergency work.

This is a hands‑on technical career where every day brings a new challenge. You’ll work independently and as part of an experienced team on a wide range of electronics, instrumentation, controls, automation, telemetry, and supporting systems while helping keep essential infrastructure operating 24/7.

If you have training and experience in electronics, instrumentation and controls, industrial automation, PLCs, electronic maintenance, or a closely related technical field and are ready to put that experience to work, we want to hear from you!

Bring your expertise. Solve the challenge. Make an impact.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree in electronics or a closely related field. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this job class requires a minimum of two years of full‑time equivalent experience. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short‑term department needs and/or City‑wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronic, instrumentation, automation, or control systems in a water/wastewater, industrial, manufacturing, or similar environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLCs, VFDs, telemetry systems, instrumentation, motor controls, or related industrial control equipment.
• Experience providing technical guidance or support to other staff is a plus.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/15/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 09/29/2026

Open Continuous No

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands M=Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting

Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Walking

Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting

Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount

Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Carrying

Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight

Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Pushing/Pulling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Reaching

Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Handling

Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity

Fine Dexterity Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Kneeling

Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crouching

Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crawling

Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Bending

Bending Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Twisting

Twisting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Climbing

Climbing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Balancing

Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Vision

Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking

Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Foot Controls

Foot Controls Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Assigned service vehicle; electronic, electrical, and instrumentation testing and diagnostic equipment; computers and programming/interface equipment; hand and power tools; and other tools and equipment used in the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electronic, instrumentation, and control systems. Standard office equipment.

Protective Equipment Required

Hard hat, high-visibility safety vest, safety glasses or goggles, safety gloves, safety-toe shoes or boots, hearing protection, face shield, rain gear, arc-rated clothing and other electrical protective equipment when required, and other task‑specific personal protective equipment.

Health and Safety

D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Mechanical Hazards

Mechanical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week

Chemical Hazards

Chemical Hazards M = Several Times Per Month

Electrical Hazards

Electrical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week

Fire Hazards M = Several Times Per Month

Explosives

Explosives N = Never

Communicable Diseases

Communicable Diseases M = Several Times Per Month

Physical Danger or Abuse

Physical Danger or Abuse M = Several Times Per Month

Other

Other W = Several Times Per Week

If Other, Description

If Other, Description Required to enter permit required confined spaces.

D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Dirt and Dust

Dirt and Dust D = Daily

Extreme Temperatures

Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally

Noise and Vibration

Noise and Vibration W = Several Times Per Week

Fumes and Odors

Fumes and Odors W = Several Times Per Week

Wetness/Humidity

Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally

Darkness or Poor Lighting

Darkness or Poor Lighting M = Several Times Per Month

Primary Work Location

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures

Time Pressures Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations

Emergency Situations Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Frequent Change of Tasks

Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work

Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment

Noisy/Distracting Environment Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Other

If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

Utility Electronics Technician I and III

Professional References

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0

Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City’s Driving Standards? Please review position requirements for details.
  • Yes
  • No