SCADA Electrical Specialist Senior

JOB LOCATION

Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946

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

Hiring Salary: $42.87 - $53.59/hour

The deadline to apply to this position is March 29, 2026. However, it is subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is obtained.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

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 City of Aurora is seeking a SCADA Electrical Specialist to plan, supervise, monitor, and coordinate the activities of a team of skilled workers engaged in the operation and maintenance of highly complex instrumentation, controls, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, security, motor control, and telemetry systems for the Aurora Water Department.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attends project meetings and aids as an electrical expert.
• Monitors team training needs and provides recommendations to supervisor.
• Assists technicians in the field as needed.
• Provides input on budgetary matters.
• Asset management development.
• Quality control for projects and on-site job walks.
• Daily duties include evaluating, both medium and low voltage systems from 120 volts to 13.8 kV. Equipment ranges from motors, generators, switchgear, motor controllers, transformers, wiring systems, lighting, electronic components, and other related equipment.
• Prepares preliminary cost estimates for materials, supplies and equipment for proposed construction or renovation by working through vendors.
• Manages and maintains accurate records and logs of the operation, repair and maintenance of electrical, mechanical and other related materials.
• Weekly attends staff meetings, meetings with vendors and contractors.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
• Works with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail along with maintaining a good working relationship with peers.
• Responsible for maintaining and following uniform safety practices and procedures regarding electrical, mechanical, and other maintenance related equipment in the Division.
• Plans, supervises, monitors, and coordinates the activities of a team of skilled workers engaged in the operation and maintenance of highly complex Industrial Electrical systems.
• Ensures that proper safety precautions are observed.
• Evaluates electrical engineering drawings, single-lines, calculations, studies, and schematics.
• Coordinates and performs inspections, test and participates in on-site audits of equipment.
• Assist engineering with project design, management, and tracking changes.
• Facilities meetings with stakeholders and/or site owners.
• Develops and/or recommends policies, procedures, processes, guidelines, and standards concerning industry best practices.
• Develop standards a