Position Description

Electric Transmission Planning Supervisor
Pay Range $166,000 to $196,000
Location Colorado Springs, CO
Date First Posted 10/24/25
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Applications are being accepted through: 11/7/25
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Electric Transmission Planning Supervisor

This job is eligible for relocation assistance to the Colorado Springs area.

Our Electric Transmission Planning team is leading the energy transition for our community and working with other utilities, advocacy groups, and regulators to help shape the energy future in the Pikes Peak region. We are undertaking the largest infrastructure expansion in our electric service history, expanding into regional markets, and integrating utility and customer-owned renewables.

Our team is seeking a people-oriented and results-driven Electric Transmission Planning Supervisor to lead a team of engineers in the development and execution of transmission system planning, operations support activities, and integration in the Southwest Power Pool Regional Transmission Organization (RTO). This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and strategic growth of our transmission network. The successful candidate will guide the development of long-term transmission plans that support regional reliability and market efficiency, while also facilitating the interconnection and integration of new generation resources, including renewables, storage, and emerging technologies. This includes overseeing power flow and stability studies, evaluating system impacts, and supporting generator interconnection requests through our division's planning and study frameworks.

In addition to leading a team of transmission planning engineers to ensure reliable and efficient grid operations, you will be:

  • Managing power flow, stability, and contingency analyses to support system reliability and expansion
  • Developing long-term transmission plans, including integration of new generation and emerging technologies
  • Supporting outage coordination and daily operational planning
  • Collaborating with internal teams, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders
  • Reviewing and approving technical studies, reports, and planning documentation
  • Overseeing interconnection studies and regional planning efforts (e.g., NERC, FERC, RTO)
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable standards, codes, and regulations
  • Proposing new project timelines, budgets, and scope, and ensuring continuity throughout the project lifecycle
  • Promoting continuous improvement and professional development within the team

Who You Are 

  • Demonstrated technical experience with and knowledge of power systems engineering and transmission planning
  • Desire and ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of engineers while managing complex technical studies and regulatory requirements
  • Ability to communicate effectively in representing our organization in external forums and coordinating across departments
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required; Master's Degree is valued
  • Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) License is valued

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
  • Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

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 don't 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 to Recharge

  • 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

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

  • 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: Earn up to $500 for healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and $400 in gym reimbursements
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
  • Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

  • 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
  • Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

  • 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

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 H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas (with or without OPT or STEM work authorization), or any other employment-based visas.  All eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and work authorization must not be based on any work visa.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  Colorado Springs Utilities is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity in accord with Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, 38 U.S.C. § 4212, as amended (VEVRAA), and § 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (§ 503). In addition, no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), age, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected under state or federal law. Human Resources shall assure Colorado Springs Utilities’ benefits, classification, compensation, employee development, employee relations, and employment programs, conform to current legal and regulatory requirements and the provisions of Colorado Springs Utilities’ Affirmative Action Plan in accordance with VEVRAA and § 503.

Accessibility Accommodations. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at accessibility@csu.org or by calling 719-668-7500. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as the result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes.

E-Verify and Right to Work Notice. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: http://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/applicants-rights-and-responsibilities/.  If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530.

Have a question? If you have a question about a position or need assistance from a recruiter, email us at csurecruiting@csu.org or call 719-668-7500.

Job Type:  Supervisor/Manager

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