Engineering Support Technician
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Job summary
Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking an Engineering Support Technician to join the Electric Systems Unit. You will support engineers with CAD drafting, document control, and smart drawing management, turning concepts into precise drawings and enabling maintenance and capital projects.
The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and adherence to engineering standards, applicable regulations, and safety practices to keep our plants operating safely and efficiently.
Qualifications
- Proficient in CAD software and drafting techniques.
- Experience in a project support role, preferably in engineering, manufacturing, construction, or related.
- CAD certification preferred.
- Associate's degree or completion of an approved apprenticeship program preferred.
Responsibilities
- Drafting, measuring, drawing, analyzing, and revising plans, maps, charts, schematics, 3D renderings, etc.
- Prepare layout and design of technical project data
- Prepare layouts, drawings, and designs according to engineering specs using CAD/CAE software
- Act as document control specialist by archiving/copying drawings per procedures
- Review drawings for completeness and compliance with engineering/design criteria and regulations
- Research manuals, plans, catalogs, and records for project information
- Coordinate and support projects by assisting PMs and technical leads in facility planning and installation
- Comply with safety and health program for incident- and injury-free workplace
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Job description
Are you a detail-oriented CAD professional who enjoys turning engineering concepts into precise, high-quality drawings? Join our Electric Systems Unit as an Engineering Support Technician and play a vital role in supporting the design and construction of maintenance and capital improvement projects that keep our plants operating safely and efficiently.
In this position, you'll collaborate with a team of engineers, providing essential support in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), drafting, document control, and smart drawing management. Your technical expertise and attention to detail will help bring critical infrastructure projects from concept to completion.
If you're passionate about engineering support, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a meaningful impact on the reliability of our plants, we'd love to hear from you!
- Drafting, measuring, drawing, analyzing, and revising plans, maps, charts, schematics, 3D renderings, as-built and installation drawings; drafting finished plans; preparing product and equipment diagrams
- Preparing layout and design of technical project data
- Preparing layouts, drawings, and designs according to engineering specifications using CAD / CAE software
- Acting as a document control specialist by archiving and copying drawings in accordance with procedures
- Reviewing drawings and plans for completeness and compliance with engineering and design criteria and government regulations
- Researching technical manuals, plans, catalogs, and historic records to obtain information for assigned projects.
- Coordinating and supporting projects by supporting PMs and technical leads. Providing professional and technical assistance in the development and implementation of facility planning, standards, projects, space-planning, move coordination, furniture specification, and installation coordination
- Complying with the safety and health program in support of an incident- and injury-free workplace
- Proficient in CAD software and drafting techniques
- Experienced in a project support role, preferably within engineering, manufacturing, construction, or a related industry
- Possess a Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) certification (preferred)
- An Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Computer-Aided Drafting, completion of an approved apprenticeship program, or a related field (preferred)
- Possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license, as this position requires operating Colorado Springs Utilities vehicles
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
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (1/3 of the time), and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may include walking or standing for brief periods. Jobs are sedentary only if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other criteria are met.
- Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
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
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