Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO – a nationally recognized leader among clean water utilities, providing wastewater conveyance and treatment services for more than 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 in protecting the region's health and environment.DescriptionThis position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon the candidate's qualifications:Control Systems Engineering Technician ($73,923.20 - $103,105.60 Annually)As a Control Systems Technician, you'll:Engage in performing a variety of technical engineering tasks in support of the planning, study, design, construction, modification, operation, maintenance, and optimization of process control systems for wastewater transmission and treatment facilities.Assist with field instrumentation, PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, and control networks, and related hardware and software.Demonstrate a working knowledge of industrial networking and IT/OT fundamentals, including:System communicationsCybersecurity awarenessUser access managementOperational reliabilityParticipate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide after-hours support and emergency response for critical process control systems and associated infrastructure.Work under the guidance of the Control Systems Manager or Principal Control Systems Engineer.Staff Control Systems Engineer ($90,896.00 - $132,163.20 Annually)As a Staff Control Systems Engineer, you'll:Perform and occasionally manage engineering activities in the planning, study, design, construction, modification, operation, and optimization of process control systems for wastewater transmission and treatment facilities.Plan and conduct work requiring independent judgment in the evaluation, selection, and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria for field instrumentation, PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, and control networks, and related hardware and software.Apply and promote IT/OT best practices, including:Network architecture & system integrationCybersecurity and asset managementDisaster recovery & lifecycle planningEnsure the reliability, security, and performance of critical infrastructure.Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide after-hours support and emergency response for critical process control systems and associated infrastructure.Devise new approaches to problems encountered.Work under the general direction of the Control Systems Manager or a Principal Control Systems Engineer.May provide functional leadership for the work of other engineers and engineering technicians.Qualifications: Control Systems Engineering TechnicianKnowledge of:The control elements of water, wastewater or industrial processes.Basic knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCSs), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) engineering and visualization software.Relational database design.Microsoft office and SharePoint.Skilled at:Strong technical, mathematical, and analytical problem-solving skills.Utilizing Microsoft Excel or other database tools to perform analytical work.Communication, both verbal and in writing.Working with stakeholders to determine needs and follow up on tasks as appropriate.Ability to:Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment.Identify problems, craft innovative solutions, act decisively, and demonstrate good judgement.Follow standards, procedures, and best practices.Diagnose industrial, mechanical, and/or electrical problems in water/wastewater processes.Prepare clear and concise technical reports.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, consultants, and contractors.EducationAssociate's degree in engineering or computer science or other related field. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.Qualifications: Staff Control Systems EngineerKnowledge of:Fundamental knowledge of control elements of water, wastewater or industrial processes.Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCSs), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) hardware systems and their associated engineering and visualization software applications.Process control graphical design standards and best practices.Industrial networking protocols, design, operation, and troubleshooting including Modbus, OPC, PROFIBUS, Ethernet/IP.Data center operations, including server management, storage solutions, failover strategies, disaster recovery, and backup/redundancy systems for 24/7 operations.Process control engineering software.Current industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.Skilled at:Design, modification, operation, and optimization of graphical interfaces for complex industrial facilities.Problem-solving, with the ability to anticipate challenges, think critically, and develop innovative solutions for complex issues.Communication, both verbal and in writing, for preparing clear and concise technical reports, documentation, incident reports, and presentations and for internal and external audiences.Using process control visualization software.Working with stakeholders to determine needs and follow up on tasks as appropriate.Ability to:Manage change, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to operation and maintenance of facilities.Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment.Engage with clients and stakeholders to implement functional solutions.Identify problems, craft innovative solutions, act decisively, and demonstrate good judgement.Perform at a high level of accuracy and precision in design and analysis to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.Maintain emotional control under ambiguous and stressful circumstances.Direct, persuade and motivate others to achieve positive project outcomes.EducationBachelor's degree in engineering or computer science or other related engineering field. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.Working ConditionsTypical Work Environment: Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, wet surfaces, residential and commercial wastewater/biosolids, inside environment, outside environment all year, all weather conditions and temperatures, chemicals, lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, head lamps, incandescent, and low light, vibration, moving equipment;Body Position Demands: Standing, walking, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, reaching forward and overhead, balancing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, typing, fine hand coordination, object handling, simple hand/firm hand grasping, operating controls, driving.Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent): Max weight lifted: 50 lbs; Max weight carried: 50 lbs; Max force pushed: 15 lbs; Max force pulled: 6 lbs.Sensory Requirements: Wide field of view, vision near and far, depth perception, color discrimination, perception spatial and form, feeling with fingers, speaking, hearing.Metro Water Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Applicants for employment with Metro Water Recovery must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.#J-18808-Ljbffr