Electrical Engineer I/II

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

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. This position will be filled at either the Engineer I OR the Engineer II level; determination of level will depend on the experience, skill, certifications and education of the successful candidate.

Requirements

An Engineering Bachelor's Degree from an ABET accredited university is required; Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, with the EE being the preferred
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 is required; this job requires operating Colorado Springs Utilities' vehicles to access our plant locations

Nice To Haves

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
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

Performing engineering design & project management for plant engineering projects, including developing budgets, estimating project costs, tracking changes, & 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

Benefits

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