Engineering Support Specialist (Gas Design)

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring an Engineering Support Specialist to support the review of gas renewal designs as part of our Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP) requirements. DIMP requires our organization to remain vigilant of threats to our gas distribution system as well as identify and implement measures to reduce risk to our system while continuously measuring performance and monitoring results.

Requirements

Experience providing engineering and/or construction design support for projects and programs of work, preferably related to natural gas
Experience using engineering applications such as AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam
Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required - this job requires operating Colorado Springs Utilities' vehicles

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in an engineering discipline is valued

Responsibilities

Serving as a subject matter expert for customers during gas design and construction phases of projects
Reviewing gas designs from outside contractors for alignment with required standards and specifications per DIMP
Understand, and interpret tariffs, and costs, prepare time and material estimates
Analyze existing and proposed systems to assist in decision-making processes; generate creative solutions; offer new ideas and concepts that may impact efficiency and reduce costs
Coordinate with various departments, customers, and regulatory agencies
Work with various departments (Network Transport Services, Electric Planning, Maintenance, Energy Construction, QC Inspectors, etc.)
Reviewing and designing projects using AutoCAD and other engineering applications (e.g., Bluebeam)
Performing quality control checks and reviews on gas design and work packages performed by contractors
During inclement weather, be involved in storm patrols to assist in coordinating efforts to investigate the nature of the outages

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