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Senior Gas Pipeline Construction Inspector

Job Type: **Skilled Trades & Craft**

Pay Range **$51.05**

Location **Colorado Springs, CO**

Date First Posted **12/30/25**

Applications are being accepted through: 1/12/26

_*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._

Senior Gas Pipeline Construction Inspector

Our Gas Construction Quality Control team at Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring a Senior Gas Pipeline Construction Inspector to help ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of our gas distribution infrastructure. In this job, you will utilize your inspection experience by providing the oversight of construction and installation of all gas infrastructure in new subdivisions for all assigned gas contractor construction crews, sites, and projects.

_This position is designated as an SPR role (Single Pay Rate); starting pay is set at $51.05/hr; with an increase to $53.60/hr after successfully completing the 6-month probationary period._

Key Areas of Focus:

+ Pre-inspecting project sites for readiness, arranging, and scheduling pre-construction meetings for new gas mainline extension and new subdivision projects, gas main and service renewal projects, and 150# high-pressure steel projects

+ Performing thorough inspections and providing oversight of construction and installation of all gas infrastructure in new subdivisions for all assigned gas contractor construction crews, sites, and projects where gas-only or joint trench utilities (electric/gas/telecom) are being installed

+ Performing gas service line tie-ins and inspections, gas service line relocations, and meter moves

+ Arranging and coordinating meetings with contractors for construction conflicts and utility crossings that are occurring near gas pipelines

+ Instructing classes and narrating and performing safety presentations as required

+ Ensuring all Department of Transportation clearance regulations are adhered to by all contractors when crossing any Colorado Springs Utilities' gas facilities

+ Performing regulatory bridge and creek crossing inspections required by the Department of Transportation and is responsible for detecting, documenting, and reporting any and all damage that has occurred to gas pipelines that are installed through or that are attached directly to a bridge structure or crossing a waterway

+ Performing monthly audits on contractor crews

+ Wrapping pipe, installing anodes and test points, performing socket heat fusions, and installing Electrofusion fittings and mechanical couplings as needed

+ Assisting Gas System Planning and Design / Field Engineering with their gas expertise to ensure all construction and installation methods are compliant with Colorado Springs Utilities gas standards, as well as Federal, State, and local regulations regarding natural gas distribution systems

+ Documenting and completing all gas infrastructure as-built maps by both handwritten and electronically, records and material balance sheets, and paperwork associated with new gas mainline extension projects while assuring that all gas contract crews are complying with contract specifications, turning in accurate bid unit sheets, and for negotiating in the field any changes as are appropriate

+ Responding to exposed gas lines, researching, and taking appropriate action or providing direction to external customers as needed

_Please note that the ability to work overtime with little to no warning is required for this position as needed._

Who You Are:

+ Demonstrated gas construction experience (i.e., typically four or more years)

+ Ability to explain and uphold gas standards and regulations to stakeholders

+ Knowledge of Colorado Springs Utilities' gas standards, specifications, and requirements

+ Experience pertaining to gas mainline and service stub installations and procedures; gas service line installations, tie-ins, and inspection procedures; performing job layouts, reading grade staking, acquiring proper materials, reconciling and closing out gas construction jobs (paperwork, gas service cards, detailed as-built maps)

+ Completion of an approved gas apprenticeship program **is valued**

The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are: 51F, 51K, 3E432, 3E452, 3E472, 56652, 56672, 56692, UT, 1120

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Exerts 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

- Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions and intense noises.

Who We Are:

Colorado Springs Utilities is a community-owned utility that provides critical services to one of the most desirable cities in the country. We’re known for our culture of innovation, collaboration, and teamwork—and for our commitment to building a better tomorrow. We’re leading the energy transition in our region, working with other utilities, advocacy groups, and regulators to shape the future of energy. Our planning team is at the forefront of the largest infrastructure expansion in our electric service history, integrating utility and customer-owned renewables, and expanding into regional markets and integrating utility and customer owned renewables. Our mission is to provide safe, reliable, and competitively-priced utilities to our customers. We are working every day towards a forward-looking energy system that benefits everyone in our community. We value Safety, People, Responsibility, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement — and we’re looking for leaders who share those values.

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 a 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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**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: Skilled Trades & Craft