Electrical Engineer II

Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring an Electrical Engineer to support the performance and reliability of our power, water, and wastewater treatment plants through helping oversee the design and construction of plant maintenance and capital improvement projects. In this job, you will leverage your electrical engineering expertise (power generation and distribution) to support small to mid-size projects, and segments of larger projects, while working alongside our senior-level engineers.

A day in the life of an Electrical Engineer may include:

• Performing engineering design and project management for plant engineering projects, including developing budgets, estimating project costs, tracking changes, and monitoring schedules
• Performing analysis and review of unit and component conditions, technical drawings, cost, specification design, and feasibility
• Coordinating and performing inspections and routine and special tests, and participating in onsite audits
• Developing, recommending, and implementing policies, procedures, processes, guidelines, and standards concerning engineering best practices and techniques
• Conducting engineering studies and research
• Serving as a subject matter expert for compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) generation standards for power plants
• Monitoring changes and trends in federal and state laws and regulations, and developing new procedures and programs based on new regulations
• Creating and maintaining computer models to aid in analysis, design and operation of systems
• Performing short and long range planning on future projects
• Serving as a resource to field and support engineering staff
• Facilitating public process and other meetings, and partnering with customers and stakeholders
• Administering contracts to ensure compliance with engineering and materials standards
• Preparing, maintaining, and submitting reports and performing technical review of engineering reports from outside consultants

Who You Are

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Demonstrated experience (generally 2 years) in an electrical engineering capacity (e.g., power generation, power distribution, relay protection, and/or electrical systems)
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license; this job requires operating Colorado Springs Utilities' vehicles to access our plant locations

The following knowledge, skills, and expertise are valued (but not required) for this job:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• Knowledge of best practice electrical engineering theories, techniques, and procedures
• Knowledge of control systems, utility operating policies, procedures, and processes
• Knowledge of project management principles and best practices
• Skill in AutoCAD drafting software
• Knowledge of fossil fuel, hydro-electric, and combined cycle power plant engineering
• Knowledge of water and wastewater systems
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

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

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