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Project Engineer IV – Electric Advanced Design Engineer

Job Type: Engineering/Engineering Support

Pay Range $137,780 to $162,093

Location Colorado Springs, CO

Date First Posted 1/13/25

Applications are being accepted through: 1/30/25

*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.

Project Engineer IV – Electric Advanced Design Engineer

***This job is eligible for relocation assistance to aid with the costs associated with moving to the Colorado Springs area.

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking an Engineer to join the Electric Advanced Design team. Electric Advanced Design is a newly formed team supporting several areas including substations, transmission, distribution, and advanced technology elements related to microgrids, distribution automation, and much more. Because this team has a large variety of work, we are looking for individuals who are interested in learning and participating in projects across all disciplines.

Several major initiatives are launched from this team that depend on PLS-CADD model data to succeed. Colorado Springs Utilities has recently completed the capture of all overhead electric transmission and distribution line data. The subsequent steps to process the data have begun and the final element that we are missing is you. You will be assigned to the development and ongoing maintenance of our entire PLS-CADD system models and our new PLS-GRID system.

You will support distribution and transmission along with some very critical programs such as System Hardening & Resiliency, Wildfire Mitigation, and our ongoing preventative maintenance programs. Finally, you will have the opportunity to get involved in transmission and distribution design work as time allows.

Your engineering expertise will expand beyond just a single area, helping this team to accomplish large amounts of work in the coming years. In joining the Electric Advanced Design group, you will gain membership to a highly skilled and experienced team who routinely leverages their technical expertise to serve in our municipal utility’s System Planning and Projects Division and beyond.

Key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

PLS-CADD and PLS-GRID

• Responsible for the development of overhead line models using processed LiDAR data

• Responsible for organizing and maintaining the PLS-GRID System and PLS-CADD Line Models

• Will develop methods for regular capture of LiDAR data and ensure line models are kept up to date

• Serve as System Admin for PLS-GRID and PLS-CADD Applications

• Assist other team members with PLS-CADD help and training and develop tools for improved field data capture using PLS-GRID field applications

• Perform structural analysis and design of structures (pole, lattice, framed, and guyed)

• Analyze the thermal ratings of conductors, considering factors like ambient temperature, wind speed, solar radiation, and current-carrying capacity

Distribution Engineering

• Develop and manage PLS-CADD line models for electric overhead distribution lines

• Assist distribution engineering group with overhead rebuild and reconductor projects

• Will work hand-in-hand with Distribution Engineers in support of the System Hardening program

• Will coordinate System Maintenance activities with the Maintenance Engineer focusing on accomplishing needs of maintenance and goals of other programs simultaneously

• Assist the distribution engineering group in administering the Wildfire Mitigation Program by providing design assistance and as-built data capture

• Responsible for administering pole attachment program using PLS-CADD models, collection of as-built data, and providing input to QA/QC process

• Assist Electric Planning with overhead electric contact investigations

Transmission Engineering

• Develop and manage PLS-CADD line models for transmission overhead lines

• Assist in developing and documenting appropriate ratings and operational limits for the electric system

• Assist transmission engineering group with developing conceptual plans, estimating, line routing, etc.

• Assist transmission engineering group with inception of new projects, reviewing project plans, and documenting as-builts

General

• Apply extensive knowledge of NESC standards and utility regulations, guidelines, specifications, and protocols

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Electrical Engineers, Designers, Field Engineering, Civil/Structural and many additional internal & external departments (i.e.. surveying, environmental, City, County & State requirements) members on project initiation, development, engineering, and construction

What will it take to be successful in this position? A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university is required for this position. The ideal candidate will offer 7 or more years of experience in supporting a utility or working directly for a utility. Engineering and design work in substations, electric distribution, electric transmission, or a closely related field would be preferred. Additionally, we are interested in your experience in the following areas, so please be sure to highlight them on your resume/application:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university is required

• Working knowledge of PLS-CADD is required. PLS-GRID experience is highly valued

• Experience with terrain mapping, LiDAR, and GIS integration into PLS-CADD

• Electric distribution design requirements and construction techniques are highly valued

• Transmission design, engineering, and construction techniques are highly valued

• FE certification and active pursuit of PE is highly desirable and will be required for further advancement within the group

• Working knowledge and application of industry standards, safety standards, and current design codes such as AISC, ACI, ASCE 113, IEEE, NESC, etc.

• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate, using both written and verbal communication, with diverse groups

What a career at Colorado Springs Utilities can offer you…

• Offering four services, Colorado Springs Utilities gives you an experience unmatched by other utility companies

• We understand employees have competing priorities. That is why we have created an environment that embraces teamwork and flexibility

• We champion innovation, state-of-the-art facilities, and clean, efficient technologies that sustain the Colorado Springs lifestyle

• Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is the perfect blend of mountain and city living. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, you will enjoy nature at its finest. From snowboarding to biking to theater to community service to food and wine festivals, Colorado Springs offers something for everyone.

Join a diverse team of high performers who take pride in delivering exceptional service to our community!

Our Commitment to Our Employees…

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge

• Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year

• Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave

• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year

• Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather

• Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time

• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire

• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements

• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

• Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

• Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans

• Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more

• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

• Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

• Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement

• Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

ATTENTION :

• All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.

• Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.

• Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B, or TN visas with a STEM OPT extension). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.

For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

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Job Type: Engineering/Engineering Support