Electrical Controls Technician

Why Badger Meter?
 

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource.  For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient.  Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.  

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world’s most precious resource. 
 

What You Will Contribute:
 

About Data Flow:

Data Flow is recognized as an industry leader providing remote monitoring and control for water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities. Utilizing an end-to-end approach from design to implementation, Data Flow delivers reliable and cost-effective distributed control systems for utilities of any size.

Join our dynamic and collaborative team where challenges are met with support and growth opportunities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance, free telehealth visits, life and disability insurance, and a 401K retirement plan with partial matching.

Position Summary:

The Electrical Controls Technician (ECT) is a specialized Electrician skilled in industrial control applications and CAD-based electrical drawing. In the municipal water and wastewater industry, the ECT's duties include surveying existing motor control cabinets and instrumentation, creating detailed electrical drawings for control panels, and ensuring their integration with field equipment. Additionally, the ECT is responsible for installing, wiring, and starting up the completed panels. Although this role does not involve programming PLCs, it demands a strong understanding of electrical systems, dry-contact control loops, 4-20mA analog signals, and the physical integration of equipment with PLCs. The ability to interpret and document technical specifications and requirements is essential.

This role will be based out of our Melbourne FL office and will require regular travel to customer sites, at times requiring overnight and out of state travel.  When not at customer sites, you will be office based in Melbourne.  You are provided with a company vehicle and specialized tools to perform in this role.  

Job Duties:

• Develop detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and diagrams of industrial control systems for project submittals based on the project’s quoted materials and labor.

• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand project objectives and requirements.

• Review technical documents, blueprints, and specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Select appropriate electrical components, equipment, and materials when integration with control systems deviates from initial design.

• Execute Product Acceptance Tests (PATs) on panels as they are produced, and work SCADA Controls Technicians (SCTs - PLC programmers) to resolve any issues discovered.

• Assist installation crews as needed, with installation of panels and their enclosures.

• Terminate wiring from field devices to control panels, and test operation. In some instances, termination or modification may need to be performed on the field equipment as well.

• Fully document the completion and startup of the panel at the customer’s location and update project drawings and documentation to an as-built status.

• Troubleshoot network, digital and 4-20mA analog control and monitoring circuits.

Job Requirements:

• 1 + years of Controls Electrical Experience

• Analog Signal Handling experience strongly preferred.

• Experience as an electrician and electrical draftsperson, preferably in public utility, manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Experience with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, BricsCAD) for creating electrical drawings and ladder-style schematics.

• Understanding of electrical principles, circuits, and components commonly used in industrial control systems.

• Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., NEC, NFPA) pertaining to electrical design and installation.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in creating and reviewing technical drawings and documentation.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

• Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to troubleshoot electrical issues and discrepancies in drawings.

• Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime as needed and travel to various job sites as needed to meet project requirements and deadlines

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical training or certification in electrical engineering, electronics, or a related field is preferred.

• Driver’s license with clean, insurable driving record.

Physical Demands:

• Body Positions: Includes standing, sitting, walking, lifting (up to 60 lbs), talking and hearing safety alerts.

• Work will be a combination of indoors in a temperature-controlled environment and job sites outdoors in hot or cold temperatures.

• Typical office environment noise level is low to moderate, though hearing protection and other personal protective equipment will be required on some job sites.

This is an hourly role, plus regular overtime, company vehicle and meal/travel coverage.

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