Engineering Support Specialist (autocad/bluebeam)

Engineering Support Specialist (AutoCAD/Bluebeam)

Do you have experience using engineering drafting and design applications like AutoCAD or Bluebeam? Are you energized by opportunities to support engineering design efforts that align with precise standards and specifications? If so, an Engineering Support Specialist position at Colorado Springs Utilities may be the opportunity for you! This position is responsible for reviewing gas renewal designs prepared by contracted engineering firms as part of our Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP) requirements. DIMP requires our organization to remain vigilant of threats to our gas distribution system as well as identify and implement measures to reduce risk to our system while continuously measuring performance and monitoring results.

What Else Will You Be Doing?

• Serving as a subject matter expert for customers during gas design and construction phases of projects
• Reviewing gas designs from outside contractors for alignment with required standards and specifications per DIMP
• Reviewing and designing projects using AutoCAD and other engineering applications (e.g., Bluebeam)
• Preparing construction drawings and materials specifications while ensuring that materials meet specifications
• Performing quality control checks and reviews on gas design and work packages performed by contractors

Who You Are

• Experience providing engineering and/or construction design support
• Experience using engineering applications such as AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam
• Associate's Degree in an engineering discipline is valued
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required - this job requires operating Colorado Springs Utilities' vehicles

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