Job Type: Supervisor/Manager
Pay Range $166,652 to $196,060
Location Colorado Springs, CO
Date First Posted 5/12/25
Applications are being accepted through: 5/16/25
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.*
Engineer Supervisor - Electric Transmission and Distribution Systems
The Operations Engineering Group (OEG) Section seeks a dynamic Engineer Supervisor to lead the Electric Transmission and Distribution Systems (ETDS) Unit. This role is responsible for overseeing asset sustainment, renewal, and system upgrades within the Operations Division, driving innovative engineering solutions, and facilitating the integration of emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
Supervisor’s Responsibilities:
•Leading a diverse team of engineers to support the programmatic activities and operations engineering responsibilities of the unit
•Driving toward a world-class safety culture for the Unit, Section, Department, and Division, including
•Promoting safe work practices among contractors and direct reports
•Ensuring safety through compliance with rules and procedures
•Support of department safety through design reviews, technical analysis, and specifications, and after-action engagement
•Supervising staff by making hiring and pay decisions, assigning work, monitoring deadlines, and evaluating performance
•Aiding in the development of team members
•Evaluating staffing levels and developing succession planning strategies
•Regularly communicating and engaging with customers in the Operations Division
•Organizing meetings to review operational issues or concerns with customers in the Operations Division, and organizing and managing resulting action items
•Developing and encouraging the foundation of relationships with customers in the Operations Division:
•Teamwork and Collaboration• Developing strategies and budgetary requirements and guiding team members in support of Operations Division initiatives, goals, and programs• Developing, recommending, and implementing policies, standards, and procedures• Supporting the development and execution of department and group goals and initiatives
Unit’s Programmatic Activities:
•Routine condition assessment
•Transmission and distribution linear asset program management and engineering
•Project identification and the collaborative system needs alignment and prioritization
•Reliability analysis and predictive modeling
•Failure and root cause analysis
•Operations and maintenance process documentation
•Engineering support for the downtown network maintenance
•Wildfire mitigation engineering support
•Compliance activities and NERC audits
Unit’s Operations Engineering Responsibilities:
•Ensuring operating efficiencies, effectiveness, and capacity through analysis and evaluation of reports and data
•Supporting Operations on various aspects of the electric distribution system and equipment from 34.5 kV down to secondary voltages and providing root cause analysis for system or equipment issues
•Providing operations support in day-to-day activities, planned outage coordination, non-planned outage investigations, fault locating, loading concerns, voltage issues, harmonics, RFI/EMF investigations, and safety/operations procedure reviews
•+ Reviewing the system coordination of line protection devices, including reclosers, line fuses, and interrupter switches,swhile working with distribution planning and system protection groups
•Developing logic for and analyzing data from various electronic devices, such as electronic reclosers, power quality meters, RFI locating devices, and controllers for automated transfer schemes
•Performing circuit analysis reviews for feeder loading, phase balancing, voltages, reactive power, protection coordination, and contingency planning using Synergi® Electric modeling software
•Leading or providing technical expertise in the development and evaluation of existing and future distributed energy resources, microgrids, demand-side management, distribution automation, and smart technology programs,s including documentation
•Managing activities around and participating in a Standby Engineer rotation that provides 24/7 engineering support, electric contact investigations, and communications to Enhanced Power and Large Customers
•Supporting all substation equipment, including power transformers, arc-resistance switchgears, mobile substations, power circuit breakers, high-voltage disconnect switches, high-voltage and distribution capacitor banks, and series reactors, and for relevant NERC standards (PRC-005 and FAC-008)
•Developing and maintaining substation equipment technical specifications, maintenance plans, and operating manuals
•Leading the procurement of substation equipment through working with procurement staff to manage and procure substation equipment and service contracts, including proposal evaluation
•Leading substation equipment design reviews and analyzing factory acceptance tests
•Forecasting and planning substation equipment replacements
•Analyzing and interpreting the results of substation equipment tests and recommending appropriate actions
•Analyzing and prioritizing maintenance work and developing maintenance intervals and practices for all substation equipment
•Providing expert technical support (including after-hours support based on business and project needs) for field personnel and design engineers for substation projects
•Providing expert guidance on standards for substation spare parts, materials, and equipment, and incorporating necessary materials and equipment into the system
•Developing, maintaining, and administering relevant training to substation personnel, including Substation Hazard Communication training, and training and mentoring junior engineers
What will it take to be successful? Candidates should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline. This position will require the ability to work both independently as well as develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with individuals and groups. A minimum of 7 years of experience in a technical role is required; 10+ years is preferred. A Professional Engineer license is desired, but not required. Leadership experience is preferred.
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
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 but not limited to H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas with an OPT extension). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.*
Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.
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Job Type: Supervisor/Manager
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
$166,652-$196,060
