Associate Instrumentation & Control Engineer

Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO - a nationally recognized leader among clean water utilities, provides 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. We take pride in being part of an industry-leading team who serves the community by protecting the region’s health and environment.

Performs entry-level instrumentation & control engineering activities requiring some exercise of independent judgment in the planning, research, study, design, construction, modification, maintenance, operation, and optimization of wastewater transmission and treatment facilities. Works under the direction of a higher-level Engineer or Manager. 

Examples of Duties:

1. Performs specific portions of complex engineering assignments under the direction of more experienced staff. Collects, analyzes, and makes recommendations concerning technical engineering data. 
2. Designs and directs modifications to instrumentations and process control systems.  Level of direction from supervising or higher level electrical/I&C engineer varies depending on type and complexity of project.
3. Assists with engineering analysis and troubleshooting of instrumentation and process control system equipment and problems.
4. Inspects construction projects; coordinates activities and information as directed.  Inspects construction of projects of other agencies which may affect Metro facilities.
5. Assists in incorporation of project instrumentation and process control drawings into facilities drawings. Reviews existing facilities drawings and makes necessary revisions. Reviews instrumentation and process control plans and specifications for new facilities as assigned.
6. Assists with checkout, commissioning, and operational readiness testing of new instrumentation and process control equipment.  May be involved in detailed warranty evaluations.
7. Prepares process calculations, written memoranda, reports, and specifications.
8. Assists in the review, modification, and completion of studies, reports, designs, specifications, and drawings prepared by staff and consultants and provides comments/recommendations.
9. Performs engineering calculations.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Entry-level engineering 
• Instrumentation and control system principals and calculations
• Microsoft office and sharepoint
• General office processes and procedures

Skilled at:

• Effectively communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Organizing and planning daily, weekly, and longer-term activities
• Strong technical, mathematical, and analytical problem-solving skills
• Proactively focusing on outcomes and accomplishments in the achievement of goals

Ability to:

• Understand and implement stakeholder priorities in the delivery of projects
• Understand and follow standard project management policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Maintain emotional control under ambiguous and stressful circumstances
• Read and understand engineering specifications and drawings

Education
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other related engineering field. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
   

Working Conditions:

Typical Work Environment   
Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, and wet surfaces; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures;  Residential and Commercial Wastewater/Biosolids; Chemicals;   Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, head lamps, incandescent, and low light; and low light;   Vibration; Moving equipment; Work in confined spaces

Body Position Demands
Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Crawling; Typing; Fine hand coordination

Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent)
Max Weight Lifted: 50 lbs
Max Weight Carried: 50 lbs
Max Force Pushed: 94 lbs
Max Force Pulled: 100 lbs
 
Sensory Requirements
Wide field of view; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision - Near; Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - Form; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Vision - near and far; Hearing