Technician/Staff Control System Engineer (Multi-Level Posting)

Metro Water Recovery; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Water Recovery, a leader in clean water utilities, seeks skilled professionals for roles in Denver, CO. Positions include Control Systems Engineering Technician and Staff Control Systems Engineer, each offering competitive salaries and a commitment to community service. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and experience in wastewater processes and control systems.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Leave

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Qualifications for Technician: Associate's degree in relevant field.
• Qualifications for Engineer: Bachelor's degree in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical engineering tasks for wastewater facilities.
• Manage engineering activities related to wastewater transmission and treatment.

Skills

Control elements of water, wastewater, or industrial processes

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Distributed Control Systems (DCSs)

SCADA software

Relational database design

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Effective communication (verbal and written)

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Associate's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field

Job description

Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO - a nationally recognized leader among clean water utilities, provides wastewater conveyance and treatment services for 2.2 million people in the Denver Metro area.

At Metro, we help you be your best so we can do our best. You will join a team that offers stability, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a difference. We take pride in being part of an industry-leading team who serves the community by protecting the region’s health and environment.

Positions Available:

• Control Systems Engineering Technician ($72,467.20 - $101,088.00 annually): Performs technical engineering tasks supporting planning, study, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of process control systems for wastewater facilities. Reports to a Principal Control System Engineer.
• Staff Control Systems Engineer ($89,107.20 - $129,563.20 annually): Manages engineering activities related to wastewater transmission and treatment, providing leadership and technical expertise. Reports to Control Systems Manager or Principal Engineer, may lead other engineers and technicians.

Qualifications:

Control Systems Engineering Technician:

Associate's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.

Staff Control Systems Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Control elements of water, wastewater, or industrial processes
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCSs), SCADA software
• Relational database design, Microsoft Office, SharePoint

• Strong problem-solving, analytical skills
• Effective communication (verbal and written)
• Stakeholder engagement and task follow-up

Abilities:

• Work effectively in teams
• Identify problems, develop solutions, exercise good judgment
• Follow standards and procedures
• Diagnose industrial/mechanical/electrical issues
• Prepare technical reports
• Maintain effective relationships with colleagues, consultants, contractors

Working Conditions:

Varied environments including outdoor, indoor, and industrial settings; physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs, standing, walking, climbing, and operating controls; sensory requirements include vision, hearing, and tactile perception.

Metro Water Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, leave, and voluntary benefits.

Additional Information:

Ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodations is required.