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Engineer Supervisor - Water Infrastructure Planning

Job Type: **Engineering/Engineering Support**

Pay Range **$156,000 to $196,000**

Location **Colorado Springs, CO**

Date First Posted **6/2/25**

Applications are being accepted through: 6/15/25

_*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._

Engineer Supervisor - Water Infrastructure Planning

_This job is eligible for relocation assistance to aid with the costs of relocating to the Colorado Springs area._

Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring a people-oriented, results-driven leader to oversee our Water Infrastructure Planning team of engineers! Our team leads water system and facility planning efforts for our water distribution system and assets serving the Pikes Peak region. Our system is comprised of raw water systems, dams, and reservoirs; five Water Treatment Plants (WTPs); pump stations and tanks; thousands of miles of distribution system pipelines; and a non-potable system. You will have the opportunity to impact all areas of our water system, from raw water and treatment to distribution and re-use.

You will define long-term strategies and oversee the planning and development of critical water infrastructure to meet the current and future needs of our growing community. You will also be at the forefront of the water industry through understanding and anticipating new technologies, industry trends, and regulations affecting public water systems.

What Else Will You be Doing?

+ Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of engineers on the Water Infrastructure Planning team

+ Collaborating with other leaders and engineers to develop, refine, and implement planning processes to achieve organization-wide consistency of infrastructure and resource planning methods

+ Forecasting and planning for mid- to long-range water system projects necessary to address growth, regulatory, resiliency, and reliability needs

+ Collaborating with Design, Project Management, and Operations staff to develop and establish consensus on the Water Infrastructure 20-year Capital Improvement Plan

+ Leading long-term capital planning efforts for the raw water, treatment, finished water, and non-pot systems

+ Managing the Water Infrastructure Planning O&M budget to ensure adequate annual funding and appropriate spending for Studies and Alternative Analyses (SAAs) and facility planning efforts

+ Assisting Plant and Environmental staff in negotiating with the Colorado Department of Health & Environment when WTP operating permits are reviewed or renewed

+ Maintaining Water Treatment Plant Facility Plans and the Finished Water, Non-Pot, and Raw Water System Plans

+ Ensuring project delivery best practices are implemented in water planning to properly begin projects and transition between delivery phases

+ Recommending policies and strategies to senior management related to service levels, infrastructure, and asset management

+ Anticipating and planning for future water and reuse regulatory compliance requirements

Who You Are

+ Ability to lead a team of engineers in ways that yield engagement, job satisfaction, professional growth and development, trust, and empowerment

+ Demonstrated experience in water engineering (e.g., water infrastructure planning, design, etc.)

+ Knowledge of water treatment processes

+ Knowledge of and experience with project management and industry best practices related to project delivery

+ Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline is **_required_** , preferably Civil or Environmental

+ Possession of a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire

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 H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas with an 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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**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 [email protected] or call 719-668-7500.

Job Type: Engineering/Engineering Support