Engineering Support Specialist (AutoCAD)
Colorado Springs Utilities
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Job summary
Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking an Engineering Support Specialist (AutoCAD) in Colorado Springs, CO. The role focuses on providing technical engineering support, drafting and revising electrical design drawings for substations and transmission projects.
Applicants should have an associate degree in engineering and AutoCAD certification, with at least two years of related experience, and strong communication skills to collaborate with field crews, engineers, and vendors.
Qualifications
- Two+ years of technical engineering support in electric utilities (substation, transmission, distribution).
- AutoCAD training or certification is required.
- Degree: Associate's in Engineering or related field from an accredited university is required.
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support using AutoCAD for utility design projects.
- Draft, measure, draw, and revise plans and as-built drawings per field mark-ups.
- Prepare schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts for substation projects.
- Create and distribute design packages.
- Assist in developing and maintaining design standards.
- Support substation engineers with protection and control drawings.
- Ensure proper as-builts and documentation.
- Review preliminary drawings for compliance with design criteria.
- Coordinate design changes with project teams.
- Visit project sites to develop solutions and designs.
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Job description
Job Type: Engineering/Engineering Support
Pay Range: $40.01 to $42.01
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Date First Posted: 10/6/26
Applications are being accepted through: 10/15/26
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.
Our Substation and Transmission Engineering Support team is hiring an Engineering Support Specialist to contribute to multiple projects in supporting our electric transmission, distribution, and substations projects. If you are proficient with AutoCAD design and have experience supporting infrastructure projects related to utilities, manufacturing, or construction, we want to hear from you!
- Providing engineering support utilizing AutoCAD software for utility design projects
- Using drafting techniques and principles to draft, measure, draw, and revise plans, as-built and installation drawings according to field mark‑ups while adhering to drafting standards
- Preparing schematics and wiring diagrams, and physical and mechanical layouts for substation projects
- Creating, preparing, and distributing design packages
- Assisting in developing and maintaining construction and design standards
- Providing support to substation engineers in the design and as‑builting of protection and control drawings
- Ensuring as‑builts and proper documentation of construction projects
- Reviewing and approving preliminary drawings and plans for compliance with engineering and design criteria
- Supporting engineers by communicating any work change directives with the project team
- Collaborating with Electrical Engineers, Designers, Substation Construction, Relay and Instrument Control, and additional internal and external departments
- Visiting project sites and work with field teams to develop solutions and corresponding designs
- Working with internal and external sources to get designs fabricated, reserve, or procure materials
- Supporting QA/QC for consistency on designs
- Demonstrated experience (typically two or more years) providing technical engineering support, preferably in the electric utility space (e.g., Substation, Transmission, Distribution)
- Associate's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), CAD/Design, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field from an accredited university is required
- Formal education, training, or certification with AutoCAD is required
- Knowledge of substation electric schematics and wiring diagrams is valued
- Ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively with a variety of groups with varying levels of engineering‑related expertise, including field crews, engineers, vendors, consultants, and customers
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be of only negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those is negligible. Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions and intense noises.
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 affirming... 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’ in accordance with VEVRAA and § 503.
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Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: http://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/applicants-rights-and-responsibilities/ . If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530.
Job Type: Engineering/Engineering Support
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