Engineer - Gas Advanced Design - Engineer III or Senior Engineer IV

*This position is being posted at multiple levels. The job classification level of the successful candidate will be determined based on demonstrated skills and abilities.
*This position is eligible for relocation assistance

Why should you apply to this role?

As a Senior Gas Design Engineer, you will work in the Gas Advanced Design group and will be responsible for providing project management and design services for Colorado Springs Utilities natural gas high pressure distribution infrastructure. In this role, you will provide project technical leadership and operational support to a group of CAD technicians, design engineers, construction crews, and contractors providing design and construction services. You will lead efforts to standardize design and as-built practices, create policies and procedures for design and engineering manuals, and lead functions related to traceable, verifiable, and complete (TVC) compliance. You will also lead and coordinate drafting and design-related duties using AutoCAD Civil and Plant 3D. The work that you do will directly impact the current and future safety and reliability of Colorado Springs' natural gas infrastructure and community. An Engineer III will support these same functions with responsibilities commensurate to the job classification.

Key Focus Areas:

• Support and conducting preliminary project research and project management for engineering projects (e.g., developing scope of work, estimating project costs, tracking changes, monitoring schedules)
• Conduct preliminary field site assessments, coordinating survey/staking, and performing final field checks in areas around energized lines, construction equipment, and combustible gasses - and inspecting construction, installation, and maintenance of facilities, service lines, and equipment
• Determine access needs, surveys, and negotiating with property owners; obtaining right-of-way easements and researching titles to determine ownership; and negotiating easements, prices, assessments, and payments
• Assist in the procurement and specification of new materials and services depending on project requirements
• Develop procedures, processes, guidelines, and standards regarding engineering best practices and techniques
• Analyze and review technical drawings, costs, specification design, and feasibility - and creating and maintaining computer models to aid in analysis, design and operation of systems
• Draft, measure, draw, analyze, and revise plans, maps, charts, schematics, 3D renderings, as-built, and installation drawings; drafting finished plans; preparing product and equipment diagrams
• Create surfaces, alignments, profiles, pipe networks, and plan production including plan and profile sheets, and construction details and tables; Preparing drawings of plans, charts, maps, and schematics of utility facilities and structures according to engineering specifications using CAD software with Civil 3D and Plant 3D packages

Who You Are:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing and creating gas pipeline designs
• Experience with, and knowledge of distribution pipeline design practices, procedures, and operating standards
• Comprehensive understanding of applicable federal and state pipeline safety regulations, particularly Title 49 CFR Part 192
• Experience with AutoCAD software, Plant 3D, and Civil 3D is highly valued
• Engineer in Training (EIT) and Professional Engineer (PE) certifications are valued
• Strong interpersonal skills that establish effective relationships, strong attention to detail, and ability to work well with others in a collaborative environment
• Engineer IV (Senior Engineer): 5 to 7 years of engineering experience
• Engineer III: 3 to 5 years of engineering experience

A valid, unrestricted driver's license is required for this role.

Who We Are...Colorado Springs Utilities, a four-service utility provider with a 100-year reputation of integrity, gives you an experience unmatched by other utility companies. We continuously strive to stay ahead of the business curve with our established priority to update and incorporate state-of-the-art technology and provide a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy. In fact, we were recently awarded the Diamond Designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA), recognizing our utility for having some of the highest ratings in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements among the more than 2,000 public utilities in the nation.

Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is the perfect blend of mountain and city living. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, you will enjoy nature at its finest while residing in one of the most desired places to live in the United States according to U.S. News & World Report.

Our Commitment to Our Employees...
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important - we prove it! That's why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Time Off - Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  • Vacation - New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Personal Leave -3 days per year of personal leave
  • Paid Holidays -12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave - Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy - Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan - Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you're done working? The Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
• Medical - Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Wellness Program - Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental - Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Vision - Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Retirement Saving Programs - Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare's Roth IRA and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage - Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) - Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Life Insurance - Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement - Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Public Service Employer - Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program