Dam Safety Engineer

Applications are being accepted through: 5/3/26

- 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.

Dam Safety Engineer

Relocation assistance to Colorado Springs will be provided to the successful candidate.

Shape the Safety, Reliability, and Future of Our Water Infrastructure!

Are you an engineer with expertise in dam safety? Do you have experience with leading engineering studies and supporting projects related to dam improvements and assets? If so, this is the opportunity for you! As a Dam Safety Engineer, you will be our four-service utility's subject matter expert on dam improvements, rehabilitation, and safety while leading all engineering activities related to dam engineering and safety. This job offers the opportunity to:

- Influence dam strategy and engineering standards

- Work on complex dam systems requiring advanced engineering judgment and expertise

- Establish and maintain a dam safety program that will shape our future

What Else Will You be Doing?

- Leading projects on dam hydrology/hydraulics, appurtenances, embankments, conduits, seepage, intakes, control valves and gates, spillway, liners, and operational improvements

- Leading dam safety program efforts, emergency action plans, and operational support

- Serving as a subject matter expert in Colorado State Engineer's Rules and Regulations for Dam Safety and Dam Construction, and FERC Regulations

- Leading initiatives to support dam assets and prioritizing long-term investments of dams

- Leading dam safety inspections conducted by internal, state, and federal authorities

- Serving as our organization's representative related to dam engineering and safety

- Supporting strategic workforce and succession planning efforts related to dam engineering (e.g., knowledge transfer, skill development)

- Providing technical expertise and guidance to other engineers and technical staff

- Developing, recommending, and implementing policies, standards, and procedures

- Reviewing new technologies and evaluating industry trends and direction

- Promoting safe work practices among contractors and stakeholders; ensuring safety through commitment to rules and procedures; and supporting department safety through design reviews, technical analysis and specifications, and after-action engagement

Who You Are

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university (Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical engineering is preferred)

- Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license

- Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in dam engineering, including inspection, rehabilitation, and safety

- Ability to work independently and build effective relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders

Physical Requirements and 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 talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

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

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 based on the successful candidate's experience, education, and training; however, those with limited direct experience could start below the posted pay range.

- If a single pay rate is posted, the job starts at that rate regardless of previous experience, education, and training.

- 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 employer sponsorship of a 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