SCADA Instrumentation & Control Lead

auroragov; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Aurora is seeking a SCADA Instrumentation Lead to provide QA/QC support on water and wastewater projects and to lead instrumentation and controls technicians. You will review plans, guide project delivery, and assist with FAT/SAT testing and programming integration.

The role requires coordinating with the SCADA team, supervising I&C staff, and ensuring reliability of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems in City facilities. An on-call rotation is included.

Qualifications

• QA/QC experience on water/wastewater projects.
• Ability to provide training and mentoring to I&C staff.
• Experience reviewing instrumentation plans and guiding integration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, calibration, and maintenance of I&C equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for process optimization.
• Assist with budget planning and staff training plans.
• Schedule testing for electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Mentor I&C staff and supervise during supervisor absence.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external customers.
• Support system upgrades and new installations.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Team leadership

Programming integration

Education

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC

Instrumentation equipment

Job description

JOB LOCATION

13645 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-1331
Cit y 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.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• 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

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $41.02 - $51.28 per hour

The deadline to submit applications is November 16th, 2026 . Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

Overview of Department / Position:

Aurora Water Aurora Water is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the drinking water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems, treatment of drinking water and non-potable reclaimed wastewater for irrigation, billing and collection, public outreach and water conservation, acquisition and development of future water rights, major capital projects programs, and quality control for regulatory compliance and public health.

The SCADA Instrumentation Lead is responsible for QA/QC support on water/wastewater projects and acts as team lead for instrumentation and controls technicians. The SCADA instrumentation lead will review instrumentation plans and provide technical guidance to Project Delivery Services (PDS) and assistance with project check out for FAT/SAT testing and provide programming integration as needed. The SCADA Instrumentation Lead attends project meetings and provides input for programming and instrumentation standards. They will also assist the SCADA I&C Supervisor with evaluating Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) technicians' abilities, provide training, and when needed, the SCADA Instrumentation Lead will schedule, supervise, direct, and manage I&C staff during the absence of the Supervisor. They will ensure the integrity and reliability of all electrical, instrumentation, and control systems including installation, troubleshooting, and continued calibration and maintenance within City of Aurora Water Facilities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the installation, troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance of electrical power systems, instrumentation, and control system equipment, communications, and associated equipment in designated area
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimization and automation
• Assists supervisor with budget and developing employee-training and performance plans
• Assist with creating schedule for testing of all electrical and instrumentation equipment
• May serve in acting capacity for the supervisor during absences
• Maintain positive relationship with internal and external customers
• Oversee the troubleshooting and repair of I&C equipment including PLC, low voltage, and medium voltage equipment
• Research I&C problems and issues and propose corrective actions
• Monitor, control, and procure adequate inventory of I&C spare parts (as required)
• Mentor/coach a team of employees on proper I&C procedures and assist I&C techs to resolve associated problems
• Provide direction for system upgrades, expansions, and new installations.
• Contributes substantially to the development of specifications for repair parts and new equipment
• Works with SCADA Instrumentation supervisor to create and teach training curriculum for the purpose of staff development

This position requires ON Call/Standby schedule rotation

Demonstrates a respectful working relationship towards customers and coworkers that promotes Core 4 values (Integrity, Respect, Customer Service, Professionalism)

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abi