SCADA Instrumentation & Control Lead

JOB LOCATION
13645 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-1331
City 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 abilities may be considered.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
Four (4) years of experience in instrumentation, troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance of electrical power systems, instrumentation, and control system equipment, communications, and associated equipment
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Colorado Driver's License with a good driving history
ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) certification (demonstrated ability to obtain within 6 months of the first ISA testing window will be considered).
Qualifications:
Must have comprehensive instrumentation and controls design and installation experience including calibration, repair, troubleshooting of electronic process control equipment, motor control centers, VFD installation and configuration on working SCADA systems.
Must have proven advanced PLC and OIT (HMI) programming experience.
Must have experience in operating and maintaining controls equipment i.e.: valve actuators, analyzers, controls panels, MCC’s, Switchgear
Leadership, project integration and equipment commissioning and problem-solving skills
Ability to read and follow electrical one-lines and P&ID drawings
Functional proficiency in MS Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Must have proven leadership, supervisory or team lead skills