Water and Wastewater Linear Design Engineer

Water/Wastewater Engineer (Linear Design)

***This position will be hired as an Engineer III or IV based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Relocation assistance will also be provided to help with the costs of moving to Colorado Springs

Do you have what it takes to deliver safe and effective design solutions through the engagement of our partners for the benefit of our community? You may want to stop right there and consider this opportunity with Colorado Springs Utilities! You will have the chance to work with the most diverse team of Engineers and CAD designers in the organization… And who doesn’t want to take pride in the fact that they are making a difference internally, as well as in the community?  Keep reading below to see what you can expect for your future. 
 

What to look forward to:

 
In this job, you will work on water and wastewater pipeline projects.

Water and wastewater pipeline projects include raw water and finished water systems as well as wastewater collection systems. Our water and wastewater systems include 200 miles of raw water mains, 2,200 miles of potable water mains, and 1,800 miles of wastewater mains with over 400 creek crossings. In this role, you will:

• Work with Engineers, CAD Designers, and utility partners with a wide range of expertise from construction field operations to project management in the delivery of raw water systems, finished water systems, and wastewater collection systems projects
• Plan, design, and deliver complex raw water and finished water distribution and transmission, and wastewater collection systems projects
• Oversee data collection, validation, and analysis for projects including utility locates, infrastructure and land surveys, geotechnical and environmental investigations, land acquisition requirements, and material selection
• Serve as the Engineer of Record responsible for all aspects of internal design for finished water, non-potable water, raw water, and wastewater systems incorporating safety by design best industry practices. Components of design include a basis of design report, 30, 60, 90, & 100 percent design drawing sets, engineering calculations, engineering cost estimates, permitting plan, construction specifications, design quality control review, and construction oversight and assistance as needed
• Serve as the design technical lead for externally contracted design projects including drafting and reviewing scopes of work, participating on selection teams, reviewing, and advising on technical quality of submittal documents from external engineers and contractors. These documents include construction drawings and specifications, basis of design reports, permitting plans, work plans, shop drawings, and project specification required submittals
• Manage activities related to projects such as issues management, communication, environmental, real estate acquisition, permit plan, schedule, and stakeholder engagement (Planning, Operations, Construction, Project Management, The City of Colorado Springs, and other regulatory agencies)
• Report on program and project status to internal and external stakeholders
• Manage and develop quality control processes such as workflows, templates, standards and specifications, and checklists
• Ability to oversee the work of a team of engineers and support staff to plan and deliver pipeline projects in the design, construction, integration, and close-out project phases
• Serve as a technical expert and/or internal consultant to others based on engineering experience
• Mentor, train, and oversee the work of junior engineers and support staff
• Provide technical guidance to other employees and contractors

What makes this job unique?

• You will have the ability to be intellectually challenged and feel rewarded in the work that you do- Colorado Springs Utilities' water and wastewater systems are a huge part of this organization
• You will be part of HALF of the utilities that we offer to our customers, and the design and stabilization of these functions

What will it take to be successful in this position? 

This position will be hired at the Engineer III or Engineer IV level depending upon experience and qualifications.

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering is required
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is highly desired. Required within 6 months of date of hire
• Possession of a valid unrestricted Driver’s License (operating Springs Utilities’ vehicles is required for this position) 
• Small and large-diameter water and wastewater pipeline design experience

Engineer III - $113,000 to $133,909

• A minimum of 5 years of direct relevant experience or A minimum of 4 years of direct relevant experience with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Design and design management experience of low to medium-complexity water and wastewater pipeline projects with a construction cost of up to $2.5 Million.

Engineer IV - $137,780 to $162,093

• A minimum of 7 years of directly relevant experience
• Design and design management experience of medium to high complexity water and wastewater pipeline projects with a construction cost of $2.5 Million to $25 Million or greater
• Experience overseeing the work of a team of engineers and support staff to plan and deliver pipeline projects in the design, construction, integration, and close-out project phases

Who We Are: 
Colorado Springs Utilities is a four-service utility that has proudly provided electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater services to the Pikes Peak region for 100 years. As a community-owned utility, we are devoted to serving our community through effective stewardship and management of our resources as we prepare our transmission infrastructure for the needs of tomorrow. 

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 : $113,000 - $133,909