Electronic & Instrumentation Technician II

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Electronic & Instrumentation Technician II Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department PUBLIC UTILITIES Division PUB UTIL M&O WSTWTR PUMP Requisition Number 2026427 Number of hours worked per week 40+ Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

(Mandatory on-call and unscheduled overtime may be required)

Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement R - Routine Pay Grade GE10 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary

Starting Range: $53,166 - $79,085

(Salary depends on qualifications and experience.)

This position qualifies for a $3,000 sign on bonus.

Job Description

Ready to take your technical career to the next level?

Bring your expertise to Chesapeake Public Utilities - and earn a $3,000 hiring bonus!

If you thrive on solving complex technical problems, enjoy troubleshooting sophisticated equipment, and want your work to make a difference, Chesapeake Public Utilities wants to hear from you!

We're looking for an experienced Utility Electronics Technician II to help maintain the electronic, instrumentation, and control systems that keep Chesapeake's sanitary sewer pump stations operating safely and reliably around the clock. In this role, you'll put your technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to work on critical infrastructure that protects public health, the environment, and our community.

As a Utility Electronics Technician II, you will:

• Install, inspect, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic, instrumentation, and control systems at sanitary sewer pump stations.
• Diagnose and maintain programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), telemetry and alarm systems, level and pressure instrumentation, motor control circuits, generator controls, automatic transfer switches, data loggers, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot system and equipment failures, identify solutions, and recommend modifications or operational improvements to enhance reliability and performance.
• Design, modify, fabricate, and install instrumentation and control systems and interpret technical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC ladder logic.
• Perform preventive maintenance, testing, and calibration to identify problems before they disrupt critical pump station operations.
• Use specialized electronic, electrical, and instrumentation testing and diagnostic equipment to evaluate equipment performance and troubleshoot problems.
• Assist with technical specifications, cost estimates, resource needs, and procurement of replacement parts, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, repair, testing, and calibration records and help ensure critical replacement parts and equipment are available when needed.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to other staff and help ensure equipment and work meet applicable codes, standards, and guidelines.
• Travel to sanitary sewer pump stations throughout Chesapeake to perform scheduled and emergency work.

This is a hands-on technical career where every day brings a new challenge. You'll work independently and as part of an experienced team on a wide range of electronics, instrumentation, controls, automation, telemetry, and supporting systems while helping keep essential infrastructure operating 24/7.

If you have training and experience in electronics, instrumentation and controls, industrial automation, PLCs, electronic maintenance, or a closely related technical field and are ready to put that experience to work, we want to hear from you!

Bring your expertise. Solve the challenge. Make an impact.

APPLY TODAY and build your future with Chesapeake Public Utilities!

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree in electronics or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this job class requires a minimum of two years of full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronic, instrumentation, automation, or control systems in a water/wastewater, industrial, manufacturing, or similar environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLCs, VFDs, telemetry systems, instrumentation, motor controls, or related industrial control equipment.
• Experience providing technical guidance or support to other staff is a plus.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 09/15/2026 Job Close Date 09/29/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants

Please list all employment history and specify whether employment was part time or full time for each job listed on your application and resume.

This position is located at 906 Executive Blvd, Chesapeake, VA.

Medical Marijuana:

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver's license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands M=Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Pushing/Pulling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Bending Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Twisting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Climbing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Foot Controls Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Assigned service vehicle; electronic, electrical, and instrumentation testing and diagnostic equipment; computers and programming/interface equipment; hand and power tools; and other tools and equipment used in the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electronic, instrumentation, and control systems. Standard office equipment.

Protective Equipment Required

Hard hat, high-visibility safety vest, safety glasses or goggles, safety gloves, safety-toe shoes or boots, hearing protection, face shield, rain gear, arc-rated clothing and other electrical protective equipment when required, and other task-specific personal protective equipment.

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week Chemical Hazards M = Several Times Per Month Electrical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week Fire Hazards M = Several Times Per Month Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases M = Several Times Per Month Physical Danger or Abuse M = Several Times Per Month Other W = Several Times Per Week If Other, Description Required to enter permit required confined spaces.

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust D = Daily Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally Noise and Vibration W = Several Times Per Week Fumes and Odors W = Several Times Per Week Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally Darkness or Poor Lighting M = Several Times Per Month Primary Work Location Office Environment, Outdoors

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

Utility Electronics Technician I and III

Professional References

Professional References

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review position requirements for details.
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter