Control Systems Engineer II

Control Systems Engineer II

Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring a Control Systems Engineer II with expertise in all aspects of control systems, instrumentation, automation, design, installation, and maintenance. 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 services (electric, gas, water, and wastewater). You will support all service lines with automation and control system needs, and engage with operations, maintenance, and engineering staff to ensure the reliable operation of critical utility processes.

What Will You be Doing?

• Serving as technical lead for the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of control systems upgrades, new installations, and modifications in a variety of industrial process settings
• Supporting the implementation and maintenance of cyber security requirements within control networks
• Providing technical guidance and direction for the standardization of control systems and operational technology network architecture throughout the organization
• Specifying and procuring of control systems, instrumentation, and supporting equipment
• Providing guidance to support troubleshooting, control loop tuning, and control strategy optimization 
• Analyzing plant processes in order to design and implement improvements
• Developing, reviewing, and approving testing processes and procedures
• Developing technical training material and provide mentoring for engineering craft to broaden the section's control system knowledge and capabilities
• Programming and configuring in a variety of industrial automation applications including DCS, PLC, HMI, SCADA, and databases
• Conducting systems studies and research
• Preparing, maintaining, and submitting reports, and performing technical reviews of engineering reports from outside consultants
• Performing short and long-range planning on future projects
• Training field and support engineers and serving as a knowledge resource

Who You Are

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program 
• Proficiency with control systems in the energy, utilities, oil/gas, or other industrial process-related industry
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license - this position requires operating a Colorado Springs Utilities vehicle to visit job sites

The following knowledge, skills, and expertise are valued (but not required):

• Control system lifecycle phases
• 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, Factory Talk SE and ME, Wonderware
• IT/OT interface with experience specifically dealing with cybersecurity
• Hardware and software design development for process and energy-based applications
• Information technology infrastructure components as they relate to industrial automation systems
• Modbus, LON, Ethernet IP, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus and other communication protocols
• Control Systems Engineer (CSE) licensure, ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity, and/or ISA/IEC 61511 Safety Instrumented Systems

Our Commitment to Our Employees  
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities.  They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving.  We do not just say people are important – we prove it!  That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  • Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
  • Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire 
• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month.  Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $50