CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

Come join the Colorado Springs Utilities team! The Operations Technical Services Department’s System Monitoring, Diagnostics and Controls Group is seeking to enhance the section's existing engineering expertise with a dedicated control systems engineer who possesses experience in all aspects of control systems, instrumentation, automation, design, installation, and maintenance. As the Control Systems Engineer, you will have the opportunity to lead the design, installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement of control systems for a variety of industrial process applications across our four service lines (electric, gas, water, and wastewater.) In this job, you will support all service lines with automation and control system needs. You will engage with operations, maintenance, and engineering staff to ensure the reliable operation of critical utility processes. This position will be filled at the Engineer II level.

Requirements

An energetic self-starter with a focus on continuous improvement, enjoys working in a collaborative environment, and possesses strong communication skills with proficiency in control systems in one or more of the following industries: energy, utilities, oil/gas, or other industrial process areas.
A Bachelor of Engineering degree is required.
A valid, unrestricted driver's license is required for this role.

Nice To Haves

Programming and/or configuration of the PLC, DCS, and HMI environments, including but not limited to Emerson Ovation, Emerson DeltaV, GE Mark VIe, Allen-Bradley, GE Cimplicity, FactoryTalk SE and ME
Information technology infrastructure components as they relate to industrial automation systems
Experience with Modbus, LON, Ethernet IP, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus and other industrial communication protocols
IT/OT interface with experience specifically dealing with cybersecurity
Hardware and software design development for process and energy-based applications
Control system lifecycle phases
Experience with safety instrument system (SIS) design, development, and installation

Responsibilities

Technical lead for the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of control systems upgrades, new installations, and modifications in a variety of industrial process settings
Project management for control system projects
Support the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity requirements within the control networks
Provide technical guidance and direction for the standardization of control systems and operational technology network architecture throughout the enterprise
Specification and procurement of control systems, instrumentation, and supporting equipment
Provide guidance to support troubleshooting, control loop tuning, and control strategy optimization
Analyze plant processes, to design and implement improvements
Develop, review, and approve testing processes and procedures
Develop technical training material and provide mentoring for engineering staff to broaden the section's control system knowledge and capabilities
Program and configure in a variety of industrial automation applications, including DCS, PLC, HMI, SCADA, and databases
Prepare, maintain, and submit reports
Perform short and long-range planning on future projects
Train field and support engineers, and serve as a resource

Benefits

Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave –3 days per year
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness