Energy Resource Planning Managing Engineer

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking a creative and collaborative individual with a vision for the future of the energy industry to lead our Energy Resource Planning team within the Energy Planning & Innovation section.  We are planning for the energy transition by adding 1,600 megawatts of new generation by 2030, piloting technologies and systems to connect and modernize our grid, and helping our customers participate and benefit from new renewable resources. We are also implementing our Clean Heat Plan that will be de-carbonize the natural gas system through multiple strategies including energy efficiency and electrification. 

You will work closely with our Demand Side Management and Distributed Energy Resource Strategy team in areas of energy efficiency, demand response, customer owned generation and storage, electric vehicles, microgrids and other emerging technologies.

As a key member of the Resource and Innovation Planning leadership team, you will report directly to the Manager of Energy Planning & Innovation and exercise managerial authority and strategic leadership over the electric and gas resource planning team. In this job, you will lead community discussions related to future electric and gas projects and should feel comfortable presenting in front of large groups, executive teams and regulatory bodies. 
 
*This job is eligible for relocation assistance

As the Managing Engineer of Energy Resource Planning, you and your team of engineers and technical employees will:

• Build and foster a strong team through establishing performance standards and motivating the team to successfully deliver team goals and objectives
• Develop and implement team’s 5-year strategic plan that is aligned with organizational objectives, operational plans, and working collaboratively with other departments
• Lead annual updates to the Electric and Gas Integrated Resource Plans with a goal of providing cost-effective and reliable energy that is environmentally sustainable and incorporates innovative business practices
• Lead the refinement and upkeep of the Utilities’ Plexos electric and gas resource model
• Lead the coordination of stakeholder groups to update and monitor planning inputs and assumptions 
• Support the project delivery team in acquisition of new resources
• Support Utilities transition to a Regional Transmission Organization
• Recommend changes to the Energy Business Model that will result in long term sustainable business practices
• Provide leadership for grid modernization projects, initiatives and activities
• Perform technical research of industry changes and advancements 
• Meet financial objectives by properly preparing an annual budget, forecasting expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions as needed
   

What does this opportunity offer?  We are leading the energy transition for our community and working with other utilities, advocacy groups and regulators to help shape the energy future in our 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 planning team is creating a vision for an unknow future. As the Managing Engineer of this team, you can influence the direction of this future and work with a dedicated team of highly skilled technical professionals who are passionate in their service to our community. 

Who You Are:  The ideal candidate will demonstrate a track record of implementing creative and innovative solutions, has prepared resource and strategic plans that are forward thinking and has formal, direct management of engineering staff. Additionally, will have experience in gas or electric resource planning, design and implementation including planning for and integrating Distributed Energy Resources and Regional Markets. A Bachelor’s Degree in a related engineering field is required and a Master’s Degree in engineering or business and Professional Engineer registration is preferred.

Who We Are: Colorado Springs Utilities cultivates a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy. Our employees know they make a difference every day by providing critical services to the public while living and working in a city consistently rated as one of the top in the United States.  We utilize today’s talent to build a better tomorrow. Be part of history by creating energy solutions for a reliable and cleaner tomorrow. 

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