Water and Wastewater Linear Design Engineer

Water and Wastewater Linear Design Engineer

This position will be hired as an Engineer II, III, or IV based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Do you have what it takes to deliver safe and effective design solutions through the engagement of our partners for the benefit of our community? You may want to stop right there and consider this opportunity with Colorado Springs Utilities! You will have the chance to work with the most diverse team of Engineers and CAD designers in the organization… And who doesn’t want to take pride in the fact that they are making a difference internally, as well as in the community?  Keep reading below to see what you can expect for your future. 

Pay Ranges:

• Engineer II: $85,488 to $106,870
   
• Engineer III: $94,099 to $117,624
   
• Engineer IV: $113,859 to $142,313

What to look forward to: 
In this role, you will work on water and wastewater pipeline and creek stabilization projects.
Water and wastewater pipeline projects include raw water and finished water systems as well as wastewater collection systems. Our water and wastewater systems include 200 miles of raw water mains, 2,200 miles of potable water mains, and 1,800 miles of wastewater mains with over 400 creek crossings. In this role, you will:

• Work with Engineers, CAD Designers, and utility partners with a wide range of expertise from construction field operations to project management in the delivery of raw water systems, finished water systems, wastewater collection systems, and creek stabilization projects
• Plan, design, and deliver complex raw water and finished water distribution and transmission, and wastewater collection systems projects including creek crossings/ creek stabilization
• Oversee data collection, validation, and analysis for projects including utility locates, infrastructure and land surveys, geotechnical and environmental investigations, land acquisition requirements, material selection, and creek crossing inspection records
• Serve as the Engineer of Record (Engineer III and Engineer IV level) or assistant design technical lead (Engineer II) responsible for all aspects of internal design for finished water, non-potable water, raw water, and wastewater systems incorporating safety by design best industry practices. Components of design include a basis of design report, 30, 60, 90, & 100 percent design drawing sets, engineering calculations, engineering cost estimates, permitting plan, construction specifications, design quality control review, and construction oversight and assistance as needed
• Serve as the design technical lead (Engineer III and Engineer IV level) or assistant design technical lead (Engineer II level) for externally contracted design projects including drafting and reviewing scopes of work, participating on selection teams, reviewing, and advising on technical quality of submittal documents from external engineers and contractors. These documents include construction drawings and specifications, basis of design reports, permitting plans, floodplain modeling, work plans, shop drawings, and project specification required submittals
• Manage activities related to projects such as issues management, communication, environmental, real estate acquisition, permit plan, schedule, and stakeholder engagement (Planning, Operations, Construction, Project Management, City Stormwater Enterprise, and other regulatory agencies)
• Report on program and project status to internal and external stakeholders
• Manage and develop quality control processes such as workflows, templates, standards and specifications, and checklists
• Mentor, train, and oversee the work of junior engineers. (Engineer III and Engineer IV level)
• Provide technical guidance to other employees and contractors

What makes this job unique?

• You will have the ability to be intellectually challenged and feel rewarded in the work that you do- Colorado Springs Utilities water and wastewater systems are a huge part of this organization.
• You will be part of HALF of the utilities that we offer to our customers and the design and stabilization of these functions.

What will it take to be successful in this position? 
This position will be hired at the Engineer II, Engineer III, or Engineer IV level depending upon experience and qualifications.

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering is required.
• Possession of a valid unrestricted Driver’s License (operating Springs Utilities’ vehicles is required for this position)
• Small and large-diameter water and wastewater pipeline design experience
• Creek stabilization improvements design and permitting experience is highly valued

Engineer II

• A minimum of 2 years of directly relevant experience

Engineer III

• A minimum of 5 years of directly relevant experience or;
• A minimum of 4 years of direct relevant experience with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Engineer IV

• A minimum of 7 years of directly relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is highly desired. Required within 6 months of the date of hire.