Industrial Controls Technician – PLC​/SCADA Specialist

RANCHO WATER IS SEEKING AN ELECTRICAL CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN

Rancho California Water District is currently seeking a well-qualified candidate to fill an Electrical Controls/Instrumentation Technician. This position will be filled at the I or II level.

The Ideal Candidate...
The ideal Electrical Controls/Instrumentation Technician is a motivated, safety-conscious professional who is eager to learn and grow in the field of industrial electrical controls and instrumentation. They bring a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a willingness to work collaboratively as part of a highly skilled and high-performing team. Whether entering the field as a Technician I or joining as an experienced Technician II, they demonstrate initiative, accountability, and a desire to continuously expand their knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, PLCs, networking, SCADA, and emerging technologies.

Above all, they value teamwork, communicate effectively, and contribute to a culture of professionalism, reliability, and continuous improvement while supporting the District's mission.

How to Apply...
Interested applicants must submit a completed application at  We will be accepting applications until Monday, July 27, 2026 @ 12:00PM.The recruitment process will include, but not limited to, an application review, written exam, and panel interview.


Compensation

Electrical Controls and Instrumentation I: $41.22 - 49.47
Electrical Controls and Instrumentation II: $47.81 - 57.37


Schedule of Events (dates subject to change)

• Recruitment Closes
  - Monday, July 27, 2026
• Written Exam Dates
  - August 7, 2026 and August 10, 2026
• Panel Interview
  - Week of August 17, 2026

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JOB DESCRIPTION
Under immediate progressing to general supervision, to perform a variety of electrical, electronic maintenance, control system programming and updates and repair duties related to potable and reclaimed water distribution systems, wastewater treatment and sewage collection systems.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Electrical Controls/Instrumentation Technician I
This is the entry-level position in the Electrical Controls/Instrumentation Technician class series. Positions assigned to this level perform limited or routine electronic or electrical maintenance and repair service duties under close supervision. Because employees in classifications at this level may be in a training capacity, such positions do not require significant previous work experience.

Electrical Controls/Instrumentation Technician II
This is the journeyman level position in the Electrical Controls/Instrumentation Technician class series. Positions assigned to this level perform a full range of electronic and electrical service duties in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and systems, instrumentation systems, electrical control and communication systems under general supervision. Employees in this class need to be familiar with networking, switches and routers, computer system, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity.

Because employees in classifications at this level are expected to be fully trained and competent, such positions typically require significant previous work experience in the electrical field.

Senior Electrical Controls/Instrumentation Technician
This is an advanced journeyman level position in the Electrical Controls/Instrumentation Technician class series. Positions assigned to this level independently perform highly technical and specialized maintenance and repair duties at a level beyond that found at a journeyman level. Senior duties include assigning specific duties to apprentice and journeyman technicians, ensuring completion and compliance with applicable standards, policies, and procedures as well as providing technical assistance and training.

Positions at this level also perform a full range of electronic and electrical service duties in the maintenance, repair, and inspection of electrical equipment and systems, instrumentation, electrical control and communication systems.…