Engineering Support Coordinator- Electric Advanced Design

Job Type: Engineering/Engineering Support

Pay Range $91,742 to $107,930

Location Colorado Springs, CO

Date First Posted 12/10/24

Applications are being accepted through: 12/23/24

*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.

Engineering Support Coordinator – Electric Advanced Design

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking an Engineer Support Coordinator to join the Electric Advanced Design team as a Field Coordinator. Electric Advanced Design is a newly formed team tasked with supporting several areas including substations, transmission, distribution, and advanced technology elements related to microgrids, distribution automation, and much more. Because this team has a large variety of work, we are looking for individuals who are interested in learning and participating in projects across all disciplines.

As an integral team member, you can contribute to multiple projects in multiple disciplines. You will directly support electric transmission, distribution, and substation.

Your expertise will expand beyond a single area, helping this team accomplish large amounts of work in the coming years. By joining the Electric Advanced Design group, you will gain membership to a highly skilled and experienced team that routinely leverages their technical expertise to serve in our municipal utility’s System Planning and Projects Division and beyond.

Key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

Distribution Field Support:

• Provide support to Distribution Engineers in conducting research on existing electric infrastructure both electronically and in the field, accessing vaults and equipment with the assistance of a qualified worker, and documenting existing field conditions

• Provide support to Distribution Engineers in the SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering) process.

• Coordinating with several groups both internally and externally to obtain locates, conduct potholing, document findings, capture survey data, and provide information back to engineering

• Provide support to Distribution Engineers and Construction Crews by supporting projects in their construction phase – identify, assess, and resolve issues during onsite construction and make recommendations based on design packet and project priorities, involving Engineers when needed

• Ensure as-builts and proper documentation of construction projects are provided

• Support Distribution Engineers by communicating any work change directives and necessary change orders with Engineers and Project Manager

• Conducting field site assessments, staking, and final field checks in potentially hazardous situations around energized lines and equipment and combustible commodities – and inspecting construction, installation, and maintenance of facilities, service lines, and equipment

• Determining access needs, surveys, and negotiating with property owners; obtaining right-of-way easements and researching titles to determine ownership

• Escorts and coordinates work with locators who are not allowed in substations

General:

• Provide support to internal line crews including material recommendations, damage assessments, and inventory coordination

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Electrical Engineers, Designers, Field Engineering, Civil/Structural, and many additional internal & external departments

• Visit project sites and work with field teams to develop solutions and corresponding designs

• Work with internal and external sources to get designs fabricated, reserve or procure materials, and monitor delivery to the sites

• Review contracts and specifications to ensure compliance with engineering and material standards

• Monitor outside consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure compliance with specifications, bid proposals, and obligations

• Support QC to monitor contractor’s safety, performance, and quality of work and address any deficiencies during the project as they arise

Physical Requirements:

• VERY HEAVY WORK: Exerts over 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or over 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or over 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects

Working Conditions:

• This position will be primarily a field position with occasional office work

• Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions

• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions, and intense noises

What will it take to be successful in this position? The ideal candidate will most likely have 5-6 years of experience in supporting a utility or working directly for a utility.

Engineering, design work, or fieldwork in substations, electric distribution, electric transmission, or a closely related field would be preferred. Additionally, we are interested in your experience in the following areas, so please be sure to highlight them on your resume/application:

• Communication skills will be extremely important. You will be communicating with field crews, engineers, vendors, consultants, and on occasion customers. You must be comfortable communicating with others.

• Comfort with computers and technology

• You will be assigned a laptop, iPad, and possibly survey equipment

• You will need to be comfortable using technology and learning new devices

• You will need to be comfortable accessing CSU systems such as FIMSView, conducting research looking for as-built information

• You will need to be comfortable reading prints and interpreting the data on them

• Experience with Conduit Manager and/or butterfly diagrams of vaults is a plus

• This job is primarily a field position so you must be comfortable working in the field around Medium and High Voltage equipment. We will ensure you receive all the training and tools you need to operate in this environment safely, but you must recognize that this position will require you to work near energized equipment.

• Must possess or be able to acquire the following certifications and/or licenses:

• First aid certification

• CPR certification

• Driver’s license

• Working knowledge and application of industry standards, safety standards, and current design codes such as AISC, ACI, ASCE 113, IEEE, NESC

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Automated Utility Design is a plus

• Electric distribution design requirements and construction techniques are an added plus

• Substation design and engineering and construction techniques are an added plus

• Transmission design and engineering and construction techniques are an added plus

What a career at Colorado Springs Utilities can offer you…

• Offering four services, Colorado Springs Utilities gives you an experience unmatched by other utility companies.

• We understand employees have competing priorities. That is why we have created an environment that embraces teamwork and flexibility.

• We champion innovation, state-of-the-art facilities, and clean, efficient technologies that sustain the Colorado Springs lifestyle.

• 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. From snowboarding to biking to theater to community service to food and wine festivals, Colorado Springs offers something for everyone.

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

ATTENTION :

• All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.

• Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.

• Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B, or TN visas with a STEM OPT extension). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.

For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

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Job Type: Engineering/Engineering Support