Natural Gas Engineer 1

Natural Gas Engineer 1

The Energy Standards Engineering team at Colorado Springs Utilities ensures that our equipment, materials, and construction standards meet both the current and future needs of our customers, our community, and our organization.  Our team’s mission is to strategically and collaboratively support the future of safe, reliable, and competitively priced energy for the Colorado Springs community. Our team is hiring a Natural Gas Engineer 1 to support technical standards requests on the Natural Gas distribution system. You will work with a dynamic team of individuals on constantly changing and intellectually challenging work. In this job, you will have the opportunity to learn and contribute to our natural gas standards and O&M manuals, as well as perform failure analysis, material reviews, and cost analysis. 

If you enjoy problem‑solving, teamwork, and continuous learning, this is an excellent opportunity to launch your engineering career.

Key Areas of Focus: 

• Manage entry‑level engineering projects supporting the natural gas distribution system
• Support senior engineers on complex technical initiatives
• Contribute to annual updates and reviews of the Natural Gas Line Extension and Service Standards 
• Assist with annual updates to Natural Gas O&M Manuals
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and field teams on standards changes
• Develop technical specifications and supporting documentation
• Evaluate new technologies, materials, and manufacturers
• Conduct lifecycle cost assessments and product comparisons
• Ensure standards comply with applicable laws, codes, and regulations
• Perform equipment and material failure investigations
• Prepare engineering reports and recommendations
• Coordinate field trials and testing of new products
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory updates, and best practices
• Update utility engineering guidelines and construction standards
• Provide technical support to procurement and warehouse teams
• Work closely with the engineering support staff to coordinate project activities

Who You Are:
A bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or similar preferred).  Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is valued.
Experience and Skills That Set You Apart:

• Exposure to natural gas utility systems, pipeline engineering, or related coursework
• Experience collaborating with construction crews, engineering teams, or field operations
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• A mindset of curiosity, teamwork, and continuous improvement

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exerts up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a small amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those required for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a small amount, a job should be rated Light Work when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls and/or when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is small. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding work even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
• Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

Who We Are...
Colorado Springs Utilities, a four-service utility provider with a 100-year reputation of integrity, gives you an experience unmatched by other utility companies. We continuously strive to stay ahead of the business curve with our established priority to update and incorporate state-of-the-art technology and provide a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy. In fact, we were recently awarded the Diamond Designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA), recognizing our utility for having some of the highest ratings in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements among the more than 2,000 public utilities in the nation. 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 the sixth most desirable place to live in the United States (according to U.S. News & World Report, 2021).

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 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
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

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