Plant Electrical Engineer III

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Come join the Colorado Springs Utilities team! The Energy Supply Department’s Operating Engineer Group is seeking to enhance the section's existing engineering expertise with a dedicated electrical engineer who possesses experience in all aspects of power generation, electrical systems, controls, design, installation, and maintenance.  

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking a Project Engineer to support our operating facilities. The Electrical Engineer position is an engineering opportunity that will enable you to utilize your engineering education and skills to become a valuable member of the operating engineering team supporting all four utilities. You will manage routine engineering projects and provide technical support to senior-level engineers.

Key Areas of Focus:

• Prepare electrical engineering drawings, single lines, calculations, studies, and schematics
• Coordinate and perform inspections, tests, and participate in on-site audits of equipment
• Perform engineering design and project management for engineering projects, which includes developing budgets, estimating project costs, tracking changes, and monitoring schedules
• Facilitate meetings and work with customers and stakeholders
• Perform analysis and review of generator units and electrical equipment conditions, technical drawings, cost, specifications, and feasibility
• Create and maintain computer models to aid in the analysis, design, and operation of systems
• Follow NERC/WECC standards and develop new procedures and programs based on new regulations
• Develop, recommend, and implement policies, procedures, processes, guidelines, and standards concerning engineering best practices and techniques
• Conduct studies and research assignments    
• Prepare, maintain, and submit reports; perform technical review of engineering reports and documents from outside consultants
• Perform short- and long-term planning on future projects
• Train and support junior engineers and plant personnel, and serve as an electrical safety resource

Who You Are… A candidate who possesses theoretical knowledge of electrical systems, including power generation, power distribution, relay protection, and electrical systems, along with general engineering theories, techniques, and procedures. Additionally, an understanding of control systems, utility operating policies, procedures, and processes, and strong project management principles and practices will be needed. Finally, strong computer skills, including electronic/online tools, and AutoCAD drafting will be needed as you develop in this position.

*A valid, non-restricted driver's license is required for this role

Education and Experience: 

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university is required 
• Electrical Engineering emphasis and Power Engineering coursework preferred
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is highly valued
• The ideal candidate will most likely have five to seven years of engineering experience beyond academic training
• This position will be primarily responsible for Utilities operating facilities, including fossil fuel plants, hydroelectric plants, battery energy storage systems, combined cycle, water treatment, and wastewater treatment

What Does this Opportunity Offer… In this position, you will have the opportunity to apply engineering principles while being responsible for the design and construction of operating facilities, maintenance, and capital improvement projects. You will become the subject matter expert for compliance with NERC generation-related standards for the Colorado Springs Utilities generation fleet. As well, you will work alongside other engineers, operators, and maintenance staff as you develop in your career. Additionally, this position will expose you to engineering as it is related to maintenance and troubleshooting activities performed by the electricians, and design and implement electrical systems for capital improvement projects.

The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are: 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    

Who We Are… Colorado Springs is one of the most desired places to live in the United States (according to U.S. News & World Report). Our city is a particularly popular place to live for professionals, millennials, and families, thanks to its reasonably priced neighborhoods, beautiful parks, and easy access to nature and adventure.

What a career at Colorado Springs Utilities can offer you:

• The ability to stay ahead of the business curve with our established priority to continually update and incorporate state-of-the-art technology
• The opportunity to work for a pioneer in providing four utility services in one enterprise with a 100-year reputation for integrity
• A work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy
• Stability is vital for growth-oriented careers

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 – A 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