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Senior Plant Electrical Engineer (Engineer IV)

Job Type: **Engineering/Engineering Support**

Pay Range **$142,324 to $167,439**

Location **Colorado Springs, CO**

Date First Posted **12/31/25**

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 Plant Electrical Engineer (Engineer IV)

The Operating Engineer Group at Colorado Springs Utilities 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. Come join the Colorado Springs Utilities team as a Senior Plant Electrical Engineer supporting our power, water, and wastewater plants!

_This position offers relocation assistance._

This Senior Plant Electrical Engineer position is an engineering opportunity that will allow you to use your engineering education, experience and skills to manage large scale engineering projects and provide technical guidance to other engineers, operations, and maintenance personnel.

Key Areas of Focus:

+ Prepare electrical engineering drawings, single-lines, calculations, studies, and schematics

+ Coordinate and perform inspections, tests, and participates in on-site audits of equipment

+ Design independently, manage, and complete large, complex engineering projects including developing budgets, estimating project costs, tracking changes, monitoring schedules, and conducting post project review

+ Facilitate meetings and works with customers and stakeholders

+ Serve as an electrical safety resource

+ Perform analysis and review of generator units and electrical equipment conditions

+ Develop forecasts and performs short- and long-range planning for projects; prepare feasibility studies, including project scope, preliminary designs, estimates, investment, and operation cost

+ Perform and manage NERC/WECC compliance and develops new procedures and programs based on new regulations

+ Prepare, maintain, and submit reports; perform technical review of engineering reports and documents from outside consultants

+ Perform root-cause analysis and investigations on failed equipment and systems

+ Prepare, administer, and review contracts and specifications to ensure compliance with engineering and materials standards

+ Evaluate and monitor outside consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure compliance with specifications, bid proposals and obligations

**Who You Are…** the ideal candidate will have a significant amount of demonstrated engineering experience and possesses theoretical knowledge of electrical systems including power generation, power distribution, relay protection, and electrical systems along with general engineering theories, techniques, and procedures. **A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university** **is required.** 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 will be needed as you develop in this position. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.

_This position requires a valid, non-restricted driver's license._

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

**What Does this Opportunity Offer…** This position will be primarily responsible for engineering responsibilities of fossil fuel, hydro-electric, combined cycle, bulk energy storage systems, water and wastewater treatment plants and hence experience in such is desirable in this position. You will have the opportunity to apply engineering principles while being responsible for the design and construction of power plant 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 along-side other plant engineers and mentor engineers with less experience.

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Exerts up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a small amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those required for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a small amount, a job should be rated Light Work when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls and/or when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is small. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding work even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

- Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

**Who We Are…** Colorado Springs Utilities is the largest municipal four-service public utility in the nation, providing water, wastewater, electric, and natural gas services to 500,000 residents in the Pikes Peak region. We cultivate a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, customer service and work-life balance. Our employees know they make a difference every day by providing critical services to the public while living and working in a city consistently rated as the most desirable place to live in the United States (U.S. News and World Report).

Our city is a particularly popular place to live for professionals, millennials, and families – thanks to its amazing neighborhoods, beautiful parks and easy access to nature and adventure. Living in Colorado Springs - US News rated us one of The Best Places to Live!

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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.

**Accessibility Accommodations** . If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at [email protected] or by calling 719-668-7500. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as the result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes.

**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