Engineering Support Specialist (AutoCAD)

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Substation and Transmission Engineering Support team is hiring an Engineering Support Specialist to contribute to multiple projects in supporting our electric transmission, distribution, and substations projects. If you are proficient with AutoCAD design and have experience supporting infrastructure projects related to utilities, manufacturing, or construction, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Demonstrated experience (typically two or more years) providing technical engineering support, preferably in the electric utility space (e.g., Substation, Transmission, Distribution)
Associate's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), CAD/Design, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field from an accredited university is required
Formal education, training, or certification with AutoCAD is required
Ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively with a variety of groups with varying levels of engineering-related expertise, including field crews, engineers, vendors, consultants, and customers

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of substation electric schematics and wiring diagrams is valued

Responsibilities

Providing engineering support utilizing AutoCAD software for utility design projects
Using drafting techniques and principles to draft, measure, draw, and revise plans, as-built and installation drawings according to field mark-ups while adhering to drafting standards
Preparing schematics and wiring diagrams, and physical and mechanical layouts for substation projects
Creating, preparing, and distributing design packages
Assisting in developing and maintaining construction and design standards
Providing support to substation engineers in the design and as-builting of protection and control drawings
Ensuring as-builts and proper documentation of construction projects
Reviewing and approving preliminary drawings and plans for compliance with engineering and design criteria
Supporting engineers by communicating any work change directives with the project team
Collaborating with Electrical Engineers, Designers, Substation Construction, Relay and Instrument Control, and additional internal and external departments
Visiting project sites and work with field teams to develop solutions and corresponding designs
Working with internal and external sources to get designs fabricated, reserve, or procure materials
Supporting QA/QC for consistency on designs

Benefits

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
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
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
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