Engineering Support Specialist (Gas Design)

Engineering Support Specialist (Gas Design)

Do you have experience supporting engineering design efforts (preferably related to natural gas projects and programs of work) that align with precise standards and specifications

We are currently hiring an Engineering Support Specialist to support the review of gas renewal designs as part of our Distribution Integrity Management Program(DIMP) requirements. DIMP requires our organization to remain vigilant of threats to our gas distribution system as well as identify and implement measures to reduce risk to our system while continuously measuring performance and monitoring results.

Key Focus Areas: 

• Serving as a subject matter expert for customers during gas design and construction phases of projects
• Reviewing gas designs from outside contractors for alignment with required standards and specifications per DIMP
• Understand, and interpret tariffs, and costs, prepare time and material estimates
• 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 (Network Transport Services, Electric Planning, Maintenance, Energy Construction, QC Inspectors, etc.)
• Reviewing and designing projects using AutoCAD and other engineering applications (e.g., Bluebeam)
• Performing quality control checks and reviews on gas design and work packages performed by contractors
• During inclement weather, be involved in storm patrols to assist in coordinating efforts to investigate the nature of the outages

Who You Are:

• Experience providing engineering and/or construction design support for projects and programs of work, preferably related to natural gas
• Experience using engineering applications such as AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam
• Associate's Degree in an engineering discipline is valued
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required - this job requires operating Colorado Springs Utilities' vehicles

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
-  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be of only negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those is negligible.
-  Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. 

Who We Are:  Colorado Springs Utilities is one of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation, providing water, wastewater, electric, and natural gas services to 500,000 residents in the Pikes Peak region. Our work culture is dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy, and we are a national leader in reliability, with power on average of 99.991% of the time. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is the perfect blend of mountain and city living. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, you will enjoy nature at its finest while residing in one of the most desired places to live in the United States (According to US News and World Report).

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 Offto 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