Engineering Coordinator (Gas Pipeline Design)

Our Gas Advanced Design team is comprised of professional engineers and engineering support staff who impact the performance, safety, and reliability of our gas pipeline infrastructure through engineering design efforts and related projects. We are hiring an Engineering Coordinator to provide advanced support and guidance to our engineer drafters regarding the development of standards, templates, processes, procedures, and best practices for design and as-built packages for gas pipeline infrastructure projects. If you are proficient with AutoCAD design and have experience supporting infrastructure projects related to utilities, manufacturing, or construction, we want to hear from you!

What Will You be Doing?

• Managing high-pressure natural gas pipeline projects including analyzing and determining scope, methods of construction, material usage, schedules, contracts, easements, and coordination with internal and external agencies
• Tracking and documenting all materials for high-pressure natural gas pipeline projects, including heat numbers and mill test reports; performing quality checks on materials and usage during construction
• Supporting design engineers in the preparation of plans, designs, and analyses; developing and maintaining cost estimates, schedules, and process and procedure documents
• Managing subsurface utility engineering (SUE) process, and researching as-builts and utility infrastructure documents to ensure complete and accurate SUE process
• Submitting and tracking 811 utility locate tickets, survey and staking requests, and potholing activities; creating pothole exhibits to capture field data; managing and coordinating pothole contractors
• Inspecting the construction, installation, and maintenance of facilities, service lines, and equipment; tracking materials used, GPS data collection, and redline as-builts from internal crews and contractors
• Preparing construction drawings (using AutoCAD Civil 3D) and materials specifications, and ensuring construction materials meet specifications

Who You Are

• Associate's Degree in an engineering, construction, or technology field is valued
• Experience supporting construction projects, determining scope, material usage, and coordination with internal stakeholders and external agencies
• Experience with AutoCAD software and Plant and/or Civil 3D
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state pipeline safety regulations, particularly Title 49 CFR Part 192, is valued
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license - this position requires conducting field site visits using a Utilities vehicle
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, establish and build relationships, and strong attention to detail

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