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Wastewater Engineer I

Job Type: **Engineering/Engineering Support**

Pay Range **$73,153 to $91,457**

Location **Colorado Springs, CO**

Date First Posted **10/28/25**

Applications are being accepted through: 11/11/25

_*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._

Wastewater Engineer I

_Please note that the earliest possible start date for this position will be January 5th, 2026._

Our Wastewater Infrastructure Planning team is hiring an **Engineer I** to support planning projects for our wastewater collection and treatment system (the second largest system in Colorado!) With dozensof lift stations and thousands of miles of pipeline, our system and infrastructure provide variety in the work that you'll do. You'll have the opportunity to be involved with highly visible projects that impact the current and future performance, reliability, growth, and safety of our wastewater infrastructure. Some of these near-term projects may include:

+ **Wastewater Collection System Model** - You will perform computer modeling of hydraulic infrastructure including sanitary sewer collection systems; assess and identify collection system performance deficiencies; predict future system constraints; develop solutions for planning and design projects; and create, update, calibrate, and verify hydraulic models using OpenFlows Sewer and ArcGIS Pro.

+ **Flow Monitoring Program Support** - You will be in the field to install, update, and evaluate data from our in-system flow monitoring equipment, as well as collect and incorporate this data into the wastewater model.

+ **Wastewater Capacity Analysis** - You will use the wastewater collection system model to evaluate system capacities and determine wastewater infrastructure requirements for annexations and development in Colorado Springs.

+ **Wastewater System Plan** - You will assist with updating our 20-year capital improvement plan and perform technical writing to justify why projects are needed.

+ **Lift Station Facility Plan** - You will evaluate the condition of lift stations and determine projects needed to improve operational reliability - and evaluate wastewater flow projections to determine when capacity upgrades are needed.

+ **Studies and Alternatives Analyses** - You will collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to formulate multiple project alternatives for solving problems - and develop criteria to compare alternatives and determine best value solutions.

Beyond supporting these key projects, some of the work that you'll be involved with on a day-to-day basis may include:

+ Engaging in short and long range planning efforts for our wastewater utility infrastructure, including lift stations and gravity mains

+ Using ArcGIS Pro and OpenFlows Sewer to develop population and wastewater flow projections

+ Providing engineering design feedback on wastewater collection projects and initiatives

+ Collaborating with our Environmental, Water, Regulatory Compliance, Operations, and Engineering groups on planning and project execution

Who You Are

+ Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET accredited university is **_required_**

+ Coursework and/or expertise in hydraulics, civil design, and/or wastewater treatment is **_valued_**

+ Possession of an Engineering Intern (EI) license is **_valued_**

+ Experience with GIS and hydraulic modeling is **_valued_**

+ Desire to support our community by continuously improving wastewater utility operations in collaboration with our Environmental, Regulatory Compliance, Operations, and Engineering groups

+ Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is **_required_** ; this position requires using Colorado Springs Utilities' vehicles

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 reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

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.

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Job Type: Engineering/Engineering Support