Gas Field Engineering Support

Job Type: Engineering/Engineering Support

Pay Range $ 77,569 to $107,930

Location Colorado Springs, CO

Date First Posted 1/30/25

Applications are being accepted through: 2/12/25

• If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.

Gas Field Engineering Support

Colorado Springs Utilities is a four-service utility providing our community with reliable and affordable electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater services for 100 years. Our city consistently ranks as one of the most desirable places to live in America due to our high quality of life, access to parks and recreation, and diverse opportunities inherited in our community and top-rated schools.

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 potentially be filled at one of three levels: an Engineer Support Coordinator, an Engineer Support Senior, or an Engineer Support Specialist. 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 potentially be filled at multiple levels; the differentiating requirements, education, and pay ranges are listed below :

Engineer Support Coordinator - $45.13 to $51.89 per hour
Associate’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), CAD/Design, Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field from an accredited university is preferred; or completion of an approved apprenticeship program
At least 7 years of experience in a relevant engineering-orientated field
Engineer Support Senior-$ $39.00 to $44.85 per hour
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-orientated field
Engineer Support Specialist-$35.37 to $40.67 per hour
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-orientated 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

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

ATTENTION :

All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.
Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.
Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas with an OPT extension). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.

For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

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Job Type: Engineering/Engineering Support