Electrical Engineer I​/II

Electrical Engineer I/II

Job Type:
Engineering/Engineering Support

Pay Range $88,382 to $125,756

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.

Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring an Electrical Engineer to support the performance and reliability of our power, water, and wastewater treatment plants through helping oversee the design and construction of plant maintenance and capital improvement projects. In this job, you will leverage your electrical engineering expertise (power generation and distribution) to support small to mid-size projects, and segments of larger projects, while working alongside our senior-level engineers.

This position will be filled at either the Engineer I OR the Engineer II level; determination of level will depend on the experience, skill, certifications and education of the successful candidate.

Engineer I - $88,382 to $103,978 per year

Engineer II - $106,893 to $125,756 per year

• Performing engineering design & project management for plant engineering projects, including developing budgets, estimating project costs, tracking changes, & monitoring schedules

• Performing analysis and review of unit and component conditions, technical drawings, cost, specification design, and feasibility

• Coordinating and performing inspections and routine and special tests, and participating in onsite audits

• Developing, recommending, and implementing policies, procedures, processes, guidelines, and standards concerning engineering best practices and techniques

• Conducting engineering studies and research

• Serving as a subject matter expert for compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) generation standards for power plants

• Monitoring changes and trends in federal and state laws and regulations, and developing new procedures and programs based on new regulations

• Creating and maintaining computer models to aid in analysis, design and operation of systems

• Performing short and long range planning on future projects

• Serving as a resource to field and support engineering staff

• Facilitating public process and other meetings, and partnering with customers and stakeholders

• Administering contracts to ensure compliance with engineering and materials standards

• Preparing, maintaining, and submitting reports and performing technical review of engineering reports from outside consultants

• An Engineering Bachelor's Degree from an ABET accredited university is required; Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, with the EE being the preferred

• Demonstrated experience (generally 2+ years) in an electrical engineering capacity (e.g., power generation, power distribution, relay protection, and/or electrical systems)

• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required; this job requires operating Colorado Springs Utilities' vehicles to access our plant locations

The following knowledge, skills, and expertise are valued (but not required) for this job:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

• Knowledge of best practice electrical engineering theories, techniques, and procedures

• Knowledge of control systems, utility operating policies, procedures, and processes

• Knowledge of project management principles and best practices

• Skill in AutoCAD drafting software

• Knowledge of fossil fuel, hydro-electric, and combined cycle power plant engineering

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

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

• 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…