Job Description
Water and Wastewater Linear Design Engineer
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.
This position does offer relocation assistance.
What to look forward to:
In this role, 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 lead project engineer 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?
Who You Are:
- 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
- Highly desired is 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.
The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are: 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 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.**In addition, there will be some field work involved (20% on average), e.g., visiting construction sites, projects sites, etc., where there will be more walking than in a normal work day.
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 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
