AWP Electrician and Instrumentation Technician

Salary : $68,078.40 - $ Annually
Location : Santee, CA
Job Type: Full Time Permanent Employee
Job Number:
Department: Advanced Water Purification
Division: Advanced Water Purification
Opening Date: 01/13/2026
Closing Date: 2/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
The East County Advanced Water Purification Program is seeking a motivated, safety-focused Electrician and Instrumentation Technician to join our team at our new state-of-the-art facility, where you'll help keep advanced electrical and instrumentation systems operating at their best. This is an opportunity for a positive, team-oriented self-starter with strong troubleshooting skills and experience working on systems up to 12kV, who is flexible to support operations including nights, weekends, emergency response and overtime as needed.

Successful Candidates will be invited to interview the last week of February.

This position is eligible for appointment within the following Salary Grades:

• Salary Grade 18 - $32.73-$46.30
• Salary Grade 26 - $42.35-$59.91
• Salary Grade 28 - $44.66-$63.18

Future Salary Increase:
June 2026 - 3.25% to base pay

The Position:
Under the general supervision of the AWP Maintenance Supervisor, incumbents are responsible for performing skilled electrical/electronic installations, repairs and maintenance on the Advanced Water Purification (AWP) electrical and instrumentation infrastructure; tests, troubleshoots, calibrates, repairs and performs preventive/predictive/corrective maintenance on a variety of electrical, electronic, telecommunication and instrumentation systems, components and devices associated with the operation of large, state-of-the-art Advanced Water Purification Facilities, wastewater pump stations and remote dechlorination facilities;

rebuilds equipment to manufacturer's specifications, including motor controllers, analog and digital flow, temperature and pressure transmitters, data radios, metering control systems, valve actuators, digital modems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote terminal units (RTUs), emergency generators, devices and scientific instruments using operational performance standards, and standard and specialized testing equipment; corrects defects in instrumentation. Must be willing to work around medium voltage equipment, provide basic troubleshooting and offer remedies, and attend associated training on a frequency to be determined;

maintain, repair and service fiber optic systems; support emergency response actions, and any other duties as assigned for the East County Advanced Water Purification (AWP) Joint Powers Authority (JPA).

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Knowledge, Skills, Training, Experience & Licensing
Training/Experience Required:

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.), AND

Formal training in college, vocational school, or industry-recognized apprenticeship program, AND

State of California Electrical Apprenticeship Certificate, AND

5 years of increased responsibility and experience in the maintenance, repair, rebuild, and service of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems found in the water/wastewater industry or closely related industry.

Medium voltage training/certifications preferred but not required.

Licensing Requirements:

Possession of a Valid California Driver's License.

Current State of California General Electrician Certificate required to be eligible for grades 26 and 28.

CWEA Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist Certificate Grade 2 (within 18 months from date of hire).

CWEA Mechanical Technologist Certificate Grade I (within one year from date of hire).

Supplemental Information
Health Insurance:
Employees have three plans from which to choose. Two HMO plans are 100% paid by Padre Dam for the employee and 90% for all eligible dependents; one PPO plan is partially paid by Padre Dam. Coverage is effective the first of the month after hire. The Employee has option to waive coverage and receive 50% of Padre Dam's cost savings as cash compensation.

In order to waive benefits, you must show proof of other ACA eligible coverage.

Dental Insurance:
Padre Dam pays the total premium costs for the employee and all eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first of the month after hire.

Employee Assistance Program:
Employees and their dependents have access to confidential, third-party personal counseling, financial and legal advice.

Flexible Spending Accounts:
Padre Dam employees may elect annually to set aside pre-tax dollars for reimbursement of medical costs not covered by health insurance and dependent care expenses.

Life Insurance:
Employee Group Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance is provided at 1½ times annual salary with a maximum benefit of $250,000. Dependent coverage of $5,000 is also provided. Total premium costs are paid by Padre Dam for the employee and all eligible dependents.

Short & Long Term Disability:
Padre Dam provides Short & Long Term Disability for the employee at 66 2/3% of monthly gross…