Field Engineering Support
As a Field Engineer Support professional, you will be the first point of contact for our customers (residential, commercial, and developers) for natural gas, electric, and joint trench requests, responsible for reviewing drawings for land/subdivision development, discussing existing layouts, and working with individual homeowners and commercial customers making modifications to gas and electric services. In this role, you will be responsible for projects ranging in scope from large land development projects designing utility infrastructure, relocating gas and electric infrastructure requested from the City of Colorado Springs or the Colorado Department of Transportation, reviewing individual residential customer service changes or meter relocations. Serving as a subject matter expert for customers during the design phase, you will be working in one of the most plugged-in groups in the company!
- This position will be filled at one of two levels: an Engineer Support Specialist or an Engineer Support Senior. The level of the selected candidate will be dependent on the qualifications, experience, education, and certification level of the successful candidate.
How you will make an impact:
- Prepare construction drawings (AutoCAD) and materials specifications; ensure that construction materials meet specifications
- Review drawings for land/subdivision development, discuss existing layouts, and work with individual homeowners and commercial customers
- This work ranges in scope from large land development projects to reviewing individual residential customer service changes
- Serve as a subject matter expert for customers during the design and construction phase; you will review contracts, understand and interpret tariffs and costs, prepare time and material estimates, and review and design projects using AutoCAD and other engineering applications
- Analyze existing and proposed systems to assist in decision-making processes; generate creative solutions; offer new ideas and concepts that may impact efficiency and reduce costs
- Coordinate with various departments, customers, and regulatory agencies
- Work with various departments (gas & electric planning, maintenance, energy construction, QC inspectors, etc.)
- Take pictures and document information obtained as you perform pre-and post-construction site visits
- During inclement weather, be involved in storm patrols to assist in coordinating efforts to investigate the nature of the outages
This position will be filled at multiple levels; the differentiating requirements, education, and pay ranges are listed below:
Engineer Support Specialist- $83,220/yr. to $87,381/yr.
- Associate's Degree in Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited university is preferred; or completion of an approved apprenticeship program
- At least 2 years of experience in a relevant engineering-oriented field
Engineer Support Senior- $91,777/yr. to $96,366/yr.
- Associate's Degree in Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited university is preferred; or completion of an approved apprenticeship program
- At least 5 years of experience in a relevant engineering-oriented field
For all levels, familiarity with computer-aided drafting (CAD) is highly desired. When applying, please describe your experience and accomplishments in the areas noted above in your application and/or resume.
The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role include: 120A, 12A, 51S, 881A, 32E1, 32E2, 32E3, 32E4, 32EX, 5311, 5904, 5310, 122, 5960, 8004, 144, 1301, 1302, 1310, 2070, 6004, 6005, 9620, 9622, 9624, 9626, 9630, 9631, 9632
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be of only negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those is negligible.
- Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
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 the sixth most desired place to live in the United States (according to U.S. News & World Report, 2021).
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 don''''t 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 to Recharge
- Vacation - Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
- Personal Leave -3 days per year
- Paid Holidays -12 paid holidays per year
- Sick Leave - 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
- Vacation Buy - Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Health & Wellness - Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month
- Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
- Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
- Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
- Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
- Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you''''re enrolled in our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Financial & Retirement Security
- Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
- Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
- Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
- Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
- Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs
Additional Support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness