Instrumentation Controls Specialist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: See Position Description
Location : PO Box 1466, Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 17122
Department: (H310)Water Resources
Opening Date: 04/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description/Duties
The Water Resources Department is excited to offer a hiring bonus for individuals newly hired as Electrical Controls Specialist I's and II's, who may be eligible for a $3,500 incentive at the conclusion of Initial City Probation. To receive the bonus, a new hire must work as an Electrical Controls Specialist for one year and receive a successful performance evaluation.
The first review of applications will be Monday, April 20, 2026, then weekly thereafter until all vacancies are filled.
There are multiple vacancies that may be filled at either the Specialist I or Specialist II level.
Electrical Controls Specialist I ($65,880.88 - $92,983.49 annually)
Under close supervision, an Electrical Controls Specialist I performs or assists Electrical Controls Specialist II with Electrical/Instrumentation installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work related to electrical equipment up to 15kv and instrumentation equipment used to operate and monitor the City's water, wastewater, and gas systems. Duties include: installing, programming, calibrating, and commissioning various electrical/instrumentation devices, including variable frequency drives, level transmitters, flow meters, radios, and power monitoring equipment; assisting in the startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of the process control system, including correcting problems with communications and field process variables; coordinating and acquiring materials and equipment to repair or install at facilities; performing calibration and verification for the Arizona Corporation Commission on gas regulator stations; and certifying calibration for Inter-Agency flow meters. Incumbents must be willing to work overtime as requiredAn employee in this class is required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E. This class performs related duties as required.
This class may involve hazardous conditions typically associated with voltages up to 15kv, natural gas, raw sewage, toxic chemicals, laser beams, and confined work areas. This class is distinguished from the Electrical Controls Specialist II by the latter's responsibility for performing, under limited supervision or independently, skilled Electrical/Instrumentation work on equipment used to operate and monitor the City's water, wastewater, and gas systems. Employees in this class may progress by noncompetitive promotion to Electrical Controls Specialist II upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of experience, training, and performance. The Electrical Controls Specialist I receives close supervision and safety guidance from an Electrical Controls Supervisor while also receiving direction from an Electrical Controls Specialist II who reviews completed work practices for safety conformance and compliance. The Specialist II will also assist and instruct the Specialist I on installation, maintenance, repairs, specifications, and other standards. This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Electrical Controls Specialist II ($69,165.62 - $97,620.22 annually)
An Electrical Controls Specialist II performs skilled Electrical/Instrumentation installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work related to electrical equipment up to 15kv and instrumentation equipment used to operate and monitor the City's water, wastewater, and gas systems. Duties include: installing, programming, calibrating, and commissioning various electrical/instrumentation devices, including variable frequency drives, level transmitters, flow meters, radios, and power monitoring equipment; interpreting electrical and electronic system designs, plans, specifications, wiring schematics, and basic one-line diagrams; assisting in the startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of the process control system, including correcting problems with communications, field process variables, or design engineering; coordinating and acquiring materials and equipment to repair or install at facilities; acting as technical lead on new projects including new gas, water, wastewater facilities, pump stations, plants, etc.; reviewing drawings, plans, specifications, and submittals from the City's Engineering Department or a consultant for utility projects; enforcing compliance with City standards and technical specifications for utility projects; providing technical and inspection assistance to the City of Mesa Construction Inspectors; assisting Design Engineers or Engineering companies with design criteria for process controls and electrical distribution projects; performing calibration and verification for the Arizona Corporation Commission on gas regulator stations; certifying calibration for Inter-Agency flow meters; and creating, modifying, and updating AutoCAD and/or PDF drawings for new and existing projects. This position will provide guidance and direction to Electrical Controls Specialist I's as needed and reviews their completed work for conformance and compliance with installation, maintenance, and repair specifications and standards. Incumbents may be subject to call-out and must be willing to work overtime as required. In addition, an incumbent may be subject to after-hours stand-by duty for emergency repairs and must be able to use independent judgement in decisions related to their duties. An employee in this class is required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures in accordance with OSHA and NFPA 70E. This class performs related duties as required.
This class may involve hazardous conditions typically associated with voltages up to 15kv, natural gas, raw sewage, toxic chemicals, laser beams, and confined work areas. This class is distinguished from the Electrical Controls Specialist I by its responsibility for performing, under limited supervision or independently, skilled Electrical/Instrumentation work on equipment used to operate and monitor the City's water, wastewater, and gas systems; providing on-the-job training and evaluation of the Specialist I's in safety and skills of the Industrial Electrical/Instrumentation trade, policies, and requirements of specific job tasks; and monitoring the workmanship and performance of Specialist I's by inspecting projects assigned to and completed by them. Employees may progress to this class by noncompetitive promotion upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of performance, training, and experience. This class receives general supervision from an Electrical Controls Supervisor who reviews completed work for conformance and compliance with installation, maintenance, and repair specifications and standards. This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Please refer to the links below for the full job descriptions and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Electrical Controls Specialist I
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to a four-year electrical apprenticeship OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics, or related field. Three years of experience as a journey-level Electrician.
Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Must successfully complete operator qualification training administered by the Energy Resources Department within 18 months of hire/promotion into the class and must retain qualification throughout employment in order to work on the City of Mesa's natural gas system.
Substance Abuse Testing. This class is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 199.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Experience with industrial controls, switchgears, and starters up to 480vac within an industrial background. Experiences with voltages up to 15kv is desirable. Controls experience with an Instrumentation background is desirable.
Electrical Controls Specialist II
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to a four-year electrical apprenticeship OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics, or related field. Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience as a journey-level Electrician. Good (1 - 3 years) experience in the instrumentation field involving the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of electronics solid-state controls, instrumentation, data communications, and related equipment.
Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Must successfully complete operator qualification training administered by the Energy Resources Department within 18 months of hire/promotion into the class and must retain qualification throughout employment in order to work on the City of Mesa's natural gas system.
Substance Abuse Testing. This class is subject to DOT PHMSA drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 CFR Part 199.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Experience with voltages up to 15kv within an industrial background.
Link to Job Description
Electrical Controls Specialist I
Electrical Controls Specialist II
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Have you completed a four-year electrical apprenticeship program? Please detail this information on your application.

• Yes
• No

02
Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree or higher in Electrical Technology, Electronics, or a related field? Please detail your education on your application.

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have as a journey-level Electrician?

• None
• Some but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

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Please describe your journey-level Electrician experience, including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have in the instrumentation field involving the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of electronics solid-state controls, instrumentation, data communications, and related equipment?

• None
• Some but less than 1 year
• 1 year or more but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

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Please describe your instrumentation field experience involving the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of electronics solid-state controls, instrumentation, data communications, and related equipment; including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
07
Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your experience with industrial controls, switchgears, and starters up to 480vac within an industrial background; including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
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Please describe any controls experience with an Instrumentation background you may have. Please include employer(s) and be sure to also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
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Please describe any experience you have with voltages up to 15kv, including the type of industry and employer(s). Please also include this information on your application. If none, type N/A.
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