Environmental Engineering Supervisor

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This job is eligible for relocation assistance to Colorado Springs. We are hiring a people-focused and results-driven individual to lead a team of skilled environmental engineers and professionals responsible for shaping environmental strategy, supporting major capital projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advancing sustainable utility operations for our community of over 500,000. Our team plays a vital role in protecting natural resources while enabling the reliable delivery of electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater services. You will play a critical role in supporting environmental compliance, managing environmental risk and liability, enabling utility infrastructure projects, and advancing Colorado Springs Utilities' commitment to environmental stewardship. Additionally, you will serve as a key advisor on environmental regulatory matters that have the potential to affect utility operations, capital investments, project schedules, financial obligations, public reputation, and long-term business strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Environmental, Civil, or Chemical)
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Colorado, or the ability to obtain
Demonstrated professional-level engineering experience (typically eight or more years) related to environmental programs, compliance activities, project support, and/or utility operations
Demonstrated leadership experience which may consist of supervision of employees, project leadership, and/or team leadership
Passion for leading, coaching, and developing others in ways that build and sustain trust, engagement, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth
The ability to evaluate regulatory impacts; identify emerging risks; balance technical, operational, legal, and business considerations; and provide practical recommendations and solutions

Nice To Haves

Solid waste landfills, impoundments, and groundwater quality
Legislative, regulatory, rulemaking, and legal environmental matters
Environmental support for utility planning, design, and construction projects
Petroleum storage tank compliance
Environmental site assessments and remediation
Environmental technical and engineering support programs
Stormwater compliance and permitting
Pollution prevention and contingency planning

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing leadership, coaching, and development to a team of environmental engineers and professionals in ways that build and sustain trust, engagement, professional growth, accountability, and desired business results
Monitor and assess evolving federal, state, and local environmental regulations, legislative developments, and rulemakings to identify potential impacts to utility operations and business objectives
Oversee environmental studies, scope of work and contract development, engineering analyses, permitting activities, compliance programs, and technical investigations
Support environmental planning, design, construction, and operational projects across utility systems
Collaborate with engineering, operations, project management, legal, regulatory, real estate, and external stakeholders to identify environmental risks and develop practical defensible solutions
Provide technical leadership and guidance related to environmental laws and regulations, compliance and permitting requirements, and industry best practices
Manage work unit priorities, resources, budgets, schedules, consultant contracts, and project deliverables
Represent Colorado Springs Utilities in discussions with regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, industry organizations, and community stakeholders
Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, compliance, risk reduction, and service delivery
Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to safety, health, and welfare of the public

Benefits

Relocation assistance to Colorado Springs
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