Electric Underground Linear Design Engineer

Electric Underground Linear Design Engineer

Electric Advanced Design – Engineer III

Colorado Springs Utilities seeks an Electrical Engineer to join the Electric Advanced Design team.  The Electric Advanced Design team is a newly formed team tasked with supporting several areas including substations, transmission, distribution, and advanced technology elements related to microgrids, distribution automation, and much more.  Because this team has a large variety of work, we are looking for individuals who are interested in learning and participating in projects across all disciplines.

As an integral member of the team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to multiple projects in multiple disciplines. You will work and learn directly under Senior and Principal Engineers who support our substations, transmission, and distribution systems and will gain skills in each area.

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Key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

Distribution Engineering

• Complete electric distribution designs and drawings for new substation feeders, infrastructure upgrades and replacements, and system reliability projects
• Develop and manage Conduit Manager line models for the distribution of underground lines
• Provide support to electric planning with project development, cost estimates, line routing options, and system upgrade scoping
• Participate in advanced technology projects such as Distributed Energy Integration, Microgrid Design, Enhanced Power Customers

Transmission Engineering

• Complete electric transmission designs and drawings for underground projects.  Participate in preparing design packages including project drawings, calculations & specifications, and reviewing the same from consultants for externally delivered projects
• Develop and manage Conduit Manager line models for transmission underground lines.  Assist in developing and documenting appropriate ratings and operational limits for the electric system
• Review requests from developers and other entities to ensure compatibility with Utilities’ easements/infrastructure and code compliance

General

• Provide support to internal line crews including material recommendations, damage assessments, and inventory coordination
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Electrical Engineers, Designers, Field Engineering, Civil/Structural, and many additional internal & external departments (ie. surveying, environmental, City, County & State requirements) members on project initiation, development, engineering, and construction
• Develop project schedules, and ensure all tasks are completed on time to support project delivery
• Visit project sites and work with field teams to develop solutions and corresponding designs
• Work with internal and external sources to get designs fabricated, reserve or procure materials, and monitor delivery to the sites
• Review contracts and specifications to ensure compliance with engineering and material standards
• Evaluate and monitor outside consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure compliance with specifications, bid proposals, and obligations

What will it take to be successful in this position?  A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university is required for this position.  The ideal candidate will offer 4 or more years of experience in supporting a utility or working directly for a utility.

Engineering and design work in substations, electric distribution, electric transmission, or a closely related field would be preferred.  Additionally, we are interested in your experience in the following areas, so please be sure to highlight them on your resume/application:

• Project, contract, and vendor management
• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate, using both written and verbal communication, with diverse groups
• Working knowledge and application of industry standards, safety standards, and current design codes such as AISC, ACI, ASCE 113, IEEE, NES,C and others
• Working knowledge of Schneider Electric Conduit Manager is an added plus
• Electric distribution design requirements and construction techniques are an added plus
• Transmission design and engineering, and construction techniques are an added plus
• FE certification and active pursuit of PE is desirable and may be required for further advancement

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

Salary : $5,250