Substation Engineer III

Substation Engineer III

This job is eligible for relocation assistance to Colorado Springs.

Our Substation Engineering team helps protect our electric system's reliability while ensuring our substation equipment and controls meet the needs of our transmission and distribution systems and infrastructure - today and for the future. As a Substation Engineer III, you'll perform design work for our substations along with specifying and procuring substation equipment and materials. You'll also lead service procurement efforts as well as project and construction management for substation projects. Your efforts will ensure the ongoing safe and reliable delivery of electricity to over 500,000 customers in the Pikes Peak region! You will make an impact in the following areas:

Engineering Design

• Participating and providing input in development, engineering, and construction standards
• Strengthening technical knowledge as needed for designing substation equipment projects and specifications and knowledge shared with co-workers and team members
• Engaging other groups in the organization in technical discussions and awareness
• Producing quality design packages necessary for installing new and replacing aged substation equipment and controls
• Providing substation technical support through planning, design, construction, commissioning, and energization

Project Management

• Overseeing the quality, efficiency, and suitability of all technical project outputs
• Facilitating project meetings, and effectively communicating between stakeholders and the project team
• Providing support in developing scope, schedule, and budget for substation projects during project planning
• Taking lead during project delivery and aligning project scope and execution with technical requirements while keeping projects on time and on budget
• Gathering all materials and equipment necessary for a project
• Coordinating with multiple groups while tracking project changes and reporting project status

Procurement Management

• Coordinating with the procurement department to purchase equipment and services through bid and/or proposal processes  
• Writing statements of work to fully capture project needs and procuring materials required for project construction
• Monitoring and controlling schedules with contracting service to meet project needs

Who You Are

• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required
• Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Professional Engineer (PE), and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) is valued
• Experience with electrical system design and familiarity with one-line/three-line diagrams; current, voltage, and trip schematics; and panel/equipment wiring diagrams is valued
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required - the essential functions of this job require operating Colorado Springs Utilities' vehicles

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

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
• 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