Physical Infrastructure Engineer Senior

JOB LOCATION 15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555 Cit y  of Aurora ,  Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:   Integrity ,   Respect, Professionalism , and   Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora? Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community Competitive total compensation package Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Access to innovation workspaces PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Salary to be commensurate with experience The hiring rate for this position $40.58 - $50.72 per hour. This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate can work up to 40 hours per week.  The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, accrue paid time off, and receive 11 paid holidays.  The deadline to submit applications is September 19th, 2026 . Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.  Position Overview: The Physical Infrastructure Engineer Senior centers on installing, maintaining, and supporting a wide range of security, surveillance, and communications systems. The role involves hands‑on technical work with low‑voltage infrastructure, security hardware, networking equipment, and related software. It requires strong troubleshooting skills, detailed documentation practices, and the ability to work effectively with coworkers, management, and customers.  Work Location: This position is 100% in-person with frequent visits to various City of Aurora facilities. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Performs installation, preventative maintenance, functional testing, and operation of standard security and surveillance enclosures and equipment, access control, intrusion detection, and surveillance hardware and devices, servers and workstations, and typical network and communications equipment. Creates documentation detailing the above  Installs and terminates Copper and fiber data communications cable and connectivity  Sets-up & programs security, access control, intrusion, audio visual and CCTV system communications network  Performs system troubleshooting  Performs other duties as assigned  The listed primary duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list of expectations for the job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.  Education:    Associate’s degree from an accredited college  Experience:    3 years’ experience installing low voltage structured cabling systems  Experience installing Milestone and AXIS cameras  Experience developing test plans, managing test articles, supporting and leading subsystem design verification activities through system integration  Incident, Problem, Change Management and Controls based on ITIL best practices, utilizing ServiceNow  Preferred Qualifications:   Strong understanding of Communications Networks  Basic Networking Principles  System integration experience  Previous experience working with government agencies  Knowledge of the construction industry and coordinating with trades  Knowledge of the Software House CCure Card Access system  Licenses and Certifications Required:   Valid Driver’s License  Licenses and Certifications Preferred:  Milestone (or equivalent) Certifications  Microsoft Certifications  CCure Certifications  ITIL4  Other industry recognized certification  Knowledge:  Understanding of standard concepts, practices and procedures within industry  Knowledge of low voltage electronics, wiring, and color standards  Knowledge of electrical color standards, connections, components (power supplies, resistors, etc.  Knowledge of electrical and communications test equipment  Proficient in MS Suite (Excel, Word and Visio)  Basic understanding of electronics and Internet Protocol Addressing (IP Address).  Experience with installation and configuration of Microsoft Windows based applications including MS SQL, access control, intrusion detection and video surveillance software.  Basic Networking Principles  Skills:   Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.   Advanced collaboration and interpersonal skills.   Excellent organizational and time management skills.   Strong written and verbal communication skills  Abilities:   Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials  Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy  Communicate effectively both orally and in writing   Apply critical thinking and sound judgment to resolve problems and manage challenging situations   Essential Personnel:   When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.  Physical Demands:  Light physical work requires the ability to lift a ma