Associate Instrumentation & Control Engineer

Salary: $79,809.60 - $111,384.00 Annually

Location : Denver, CO

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: 2257_022026

Department: Engineering

Division: Electrical I&C

Opening Date: 02/12/2026

Closing Date: 3/8/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

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.

Description

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

Performs specific portions of complex engineering assignments under the direction of more experienced staff. Collects, analyzes, and makes recommendations concerning technical engineering data.

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.

Assists with engineering analysis and troubleshooting of instrumentation and process control system equipment and problems.

Inspects construction projects; coordinates activities and information as directed. Inspects construction of projects of other agencies which may affect Metro facilities.

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.

Assists with checkout, commissioning, and operational readiness testing of new instrumentation and process control equipment. May be involved in detailed warranty evaluations.

Prepares process calculations, written memoranda, reports, and specifications.

Assists in the review, modification, and completion of studies, reports, designs, specifications, and drawings prepared by staff and consultants and provides comments/recommendations.

Performs engineering calculations.

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

Metro Water Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Metro Water Recovery offers a wide range of employee benefits including:

* Medical

* Dental

* Vision

* Life Insurance

* Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

* Retirement

* Leave Time (Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, & Holiday)

* Additional Voluntary Benefits

about our organization.

01

After reviewing the job posting and the working conditions for this position, are you able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodation?

Yes

No

02

Please select the highest level of education you have successfully completed.

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college

45 semester hours

Associate's degree or 60 semester hours

90 semester hours

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

03

Have you participated in a team project (or assignment) with teammates from multiple disciplines? If so, what were the other disciplines and what was your role in the project?

04

Do you have experience drawing electrical controls and/or power circuitry? (PSPICE, SKM, Autodesk, etc.)

Required Question