Job Description

Environmental Engineering Supervisor

This job is eligible for relocation assistance to Colorado Springs

We are hiring a people-focused and results-driven individual to lead a team of skilled environmental engineers and professionals responsible for shaping environmental strategy, supporting major capital projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advancing sustainable utility operations for our community of over 500,000. Our team plays a vital role in protecting natural resources while enabling the reliable delivery of electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater services.

You will play a critical role in supporting environmental compliance, managing environmental risk and liability, enabling utility infrastructure projects, and advancing Colorado Springs Utilities' commitment to environmental stewardship. Additionally, you will serve as a key advisor on environmental regulatory matters that have the potential to affect utility operations, capital investments, project schedules, financial obligations, public reputation, and long-term business strategy.

What Else Will You be Doing?

• Provide ongoing leadership, coaching, and development to a team of environmental engineers and professionals in ways that build and sustain trust, engagement, professional growth, accountability, and desired business results
• Monitor and assess evolving federal, state, and local environmental regulations, legislative developments, and rulemakings to identify potential impacts to utility operations and business objectives
• Oversee environmental studies, scope of work and contract development, engineering analyses, permitting activities, compliance programs, and technical investigations
• Support environmental planning, design, construction, and operational projects across utility systems
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, project management, legal, regulatory, real estate, and external stakeholders to identify environmental risks and develop practical defensible solutions
• Provide technical leadership and guidance related to environmental laws and regulations, compliance and permitting requirements, and industry best practices
• Manage work unit priorities, resources, budgets, schedules, consultant contracts, and project deliverables
• Represent Colorado Springs Utilities in discussions with regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, industry organizations, and community stakeholders
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, compliance, risk reduction, and service delivery
• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to safety, health, and welfare of the public

Who You Are

We are seeking an individual with demonstrated leadership experience, or who possesses the ability to lead, coach, and develop others - in addition to technical expertise in environmental compliance, risk management, and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have...

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Environmental, Civil, or Chemical)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Colorado, or the ability to obtain
• Demonstrated professional-level engineering experience (typically eight or more years) related to environmental programs, compliance activities, project support, and/or utility operations
• Demonstrated leadership experience which may consist of supervision of employees, project leadership, and/or team leadership
• Passion for leading, coaching, and developing others in ways that build and sustain trust, engagement, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth
• The ability to evaluate regulatory impacts; identify emerging risks; balance technical, operational, legal, and business considerations; and provide practical recommendations and solutions

Additionally, knowledge and experience in any of the following areas is valued for this role:

• Solid waste landfills, impoundments, and groundwater quality
• Legislative, regulatory, rulemaking, and legal environmental matters
• Environmental support for utility planning, design, and construction projects
• Petroleum storage tank compliance
• Environmental site assessments and remediation
• Environmental technical and engineering support programs
• Stormwater compliance and permitting
• Pollution prevention and contingency planning

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (1/3 of the time), and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary only if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

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 a 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

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