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Principal Integrity Engineer (DIMP) – Natural Gas Distribution Utility

Job Type: **Engineering/Engineering Support**

Pay Range **$147,347 to $184,184**

Location **Colorado Springs, CO**

Date First Posted **12/22/25**

Applications are being accepted through: 1/4/26

_*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._

Principal Integrity Engineer (DIMP) – Natural Gas Distribution Utility

Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring a highly motivated, self-driven, and experienced engineer to provide technical expertise, leadership, and guidance to maintain the integrity and safety of Utilities’ natural gas distribution system.

Why should you apply to this role?

As the Principal Integrity Engineer, you will join and help manage a talented team of engineers responsible for providing operational support, engineering, and planning services for Colorado Springs Utilities' natural gas distribution infrastructure. Utilities’ distribution system is comprised of more than 5,000 miles of gas mains and services and serves over 200,000 customers. The work that you do will directly impact the current and future safety and reliability of Colorado Springs’ natural gas infrastructure.

This position will be the Principal Engineer for the Gas Operations Engineering Group, Integrity team. This individual will be the lead engineer for the Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP) and will work with other related program engineers, including Corrosion, Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP), and Leaks. You will be the senior integrity engineer and point of contact for integrity questions from Gas Operations, Gas Construction, Field Engineering, Regulatory & Compliance, Field Operations, GIS, and other gas Engineering groups. You will work closely with multiple groups to drive and prioritize main and service renewals to improve the safety, compliance, and integrity of the Colorado Springs Utilities natural gas distribution system.

Key Areas of Focus:

Your responsibilities will include:

+ Managing the overall DIMP, with support from a Project Manager and a Gas Portfolio Scheduler.

+ Filling the role of Principal Engineer on a team consisting of a Corrosion Engineer, Leak Engineer, and MAOP Engineers. Guiding the team for integrity initiatives, including but not limited to: data research/cleanup projects, material sampling/testing, field data collection training/documentation, implementing advanced leak detection technologies, and MAOP reconfirmation efforts.

+ Revising, updating, and acquiring leadership approvals for the DIMP written Plan publications.

+ Running quarterly meetings with DIMP Subject Matter Experts, crafting and distributing DIMP Communication Publications, and quarterly reporting.

+ Leading DIMP Audits with Colorado Public Utilities Commission (CO PUC) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) as required.

+ Maintaining and modifying DIMP Power BI dashboards for tracking program metrics and KPI’s.

+ Lead engineer for revising and running DNV Synergi Pipeline risk models. Maintaining all risk model procedures, resulting data, and baselines.

+ Future year project planning based on risk model results and additional company drivers, such as coordination withthe City of Colorado Springs Paving initiatives. Project scoping includes estimates for duration, material quantities (installation and retirement), and project cost estimates based on contractor bid unit pricing.

+ Attending and contributing to gas industry committees on the topics of Integrity Management and DIMP (American Gas Association, American Public Gas Association, etc.). Staying current with industry events and trends through National Transportation Safety Board accident reports and PHMSA advisory bulletins.

+ Contributing to new and existing Operations & Maintenance Manual and other standard operating processes & procedures

+ Ensuring compliance with Title 49 CFR Part 192 and other relevant standards

Who You Are:

A self-reliant engineer who enjoys problem-solving, improving processes, and working with a variety of stakeholders from management to field personnel. In addition to the technical aspects of this job, you excel at taking initiative and driving projects forward, communicating and sharing information effectively and appropriately, and documenting procedures & work processes. You also possess sound critical thinking and decision-making ability, and strong interpersonal skills that will allow you to establish effective relationships with internal and external customers.

Skills:

+ Working knowledge of CFR Title 49, Part 192

+ ESRI GIS: Arc Map, Arc Pro, Field Maps, Survey123, ArcGIS Online

+ Microsoft Power BI, standard Microsoft Office Suite Applications

+ Presentation Skills to a wide audience (executives to field personnel)

+ Coordinating with multiple internal entities to execute DIMP priorities

Required Qualifications:

+ 4 Year Engineering Degree from ABET accredited program

+ 4+ years of natural gas experience

Preferred Qualifications:

+ You should have around 7+ years of engineering experience with 5+ years of experience in the gas utility industry or natural gas operations

+ Registered Professional Engineer

+ AAMP Corrosion Certifications

Extensive knowledge of industry best practices in:

+ Distribution Integrity Management and Cathodic Protection

+ Strong understanding of multiple codes, including, but not limited to, PHMSA Part 192, ANSI, API, ASTM, NFPA, and IFGC

+ Gas pipeline material specifications, MAOP, and TVC principles

+ Leak investigation, classification, and gas mitigation

+ Gas pipeline construction practices and process

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

+ Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a 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.

Who We Are:

+ Check us out on our YouTube channel. (https://www.youtube.com/@SpringsUtilities)

+ One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)

+ A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)

+ Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association – a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements

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: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities

+ 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