Field Engineering Support

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Colorado Springs Utilities is a four-service utility providing our community with reliable and affordable electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater services for 100 years. Our city consistently ranks as one of the most desirable places to live in America due to our high quality of life, access to parks and recreation, and diverse opportunities inherited in our community and top-rated schools. As a Field Engineer Support professional, you will be the first point of contact for our customers (residential, commercial, and developers) for electric, and pole attachments; responsible for reviewing drawings for land/subdivision development, discussing existing layouts, and working with individual homeowners and commercial customers, making modifications to electric services. In this role, you will be responsible for projects ranging in scope from large land development projects, designing utility infrastructure, relocating electric infrastructure requested from the City of Colorado Springs or the Colorado Department of Transportation, reviewing individual residential customer service changes or meter relocations. Serving as a subject matter expert for customers during the design phase, you will be working in one of the most plugged-in groups in the company!

Requirements

Seven years of demonstrated experience working in the field (electric or gas utility preferred), or an Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering Degree from an accredited institution
Familiarity with the principles of AutoCAD
We are most interested in your demonstrated experience and accomplishments in areas noted above in the role description; please be sure to highlight these in your application and/or resume
The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role include: 120A, 12A, 51S, 881A, 32E1, 32E2, 32E3, 32E4, 32EX, 5311, 5904, 5310, 122, 5960, 8004, 144, 1301, 1302, 1310, 2070, 6004, 6005, 9620, 9622, 9624, 9626, 9630, 9631, 9632

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), CAD/Design, Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field from an accredited university is preferred; or completion of an approved electric apprenticeship program
At least 7 years of experience in a relevant electric/engineering-oriented field
An Associate’s Degree in Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited university is preferred, or completion of an approved apprenticeship program
At least 5 years of experience in a relevant electric/engineering-oriented field
An Associate’s Degree in Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited university is preferred, or completion of an approved apprenticeship program
At least 2 years of experience in a relevant electric/engineering-oriented field
Familiarity with computer-aided drafting (CAD) is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Complete pole attachment post inspections and support Colorado Springs Utilities Fiber
Complete communication pole attachment requests: perform overhead SAG calculations, verify existing attachment heights while calculating new proposed attachment heights, and complete pole replacement designs as needed by NESC and Colorado Springs Utilities construction standard and support Colorado Springs Utilities Fiber
Prepare construction drawings (AutoCAD) and materials specifications; ensure that construction materials meet specifications
Review drawings for land/subdivision development, discuss existing layouts, and work with individual homeowners and commercial customers
This work ranges in scope from large land development projects to reviewing individual residential customer service changes
Serve as a subject matter expert for customers during the design and construction phase, you will review contracts, understand, and interpret tariffs, and costs, prepare time and material estimates, and review and design projects using AutoCAD and other engineering applications
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 (gas & electric planning, maintenance, energy construction, QC inspectors, etc.)
Document information obtained as you perform pre-and post-construction site visits
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