Colorado Springs Utilities · 7 hours ago
Control Systems Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$118K/yr - $138K/yrColorado Springs Utilities is seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer to enhance its System Monitoring, Diagnostics, and Controls Group. The role involves leading the design, installation, and maintenance of control systems for various industrial applications, ensuring reliable operations across service lines such as electric, gas, water, and wastewater.
Utilities
No H1B
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 a technical review of engineering reports from junior engineers and outside consultants
Perform short and long-range planning on future projects
Train field and support engineers and serve as a resource
Qualification
Required
Hands-on experience in all facets of control systems— including instrumentation, automation, design, installation, and maintenance
Bachelor of Engineering degree is required; an ABET-accredited program is highly preferred
A valid, unrestricted driver's license is required for this role
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 a technical review of engineering reports from junior engineers and outside consultants
Perform short and long-range planning on future projects
Train field and support engineers and serve as a resource
Preferred
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
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
Company
Colorado Springs Utilities
Colorado Springs Utilities provides a silent foundation for the community.
Founded in 1910
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Tristan Gearhart
Chief Planning and Financial Officer
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