Environmental Engineering Lead - Compliance & Projects

Colorado Springs Utilities; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 193,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking an Environmental Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of environmental engineers and professionals, shaping strategy and ensuring regulatory compliance across electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater operations.

You will guide planning, manage environmental risk, and advise on regulatory matters with potential impacts on capital projects, timelines, and public reputation, while advancing sustainability and safety for the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, or Chemical).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado, or the ability to obtain.
• Demonstrated 8+ years in environmental programs, compliance, and utility operations.
• Proven leadership experience supervising employees, projects, and teams.
• Ability to evaluate regulatory impacts and provide practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing leadership and development to a team of environmental engineers and professionals.
• Monitor evolving environmental regulations and assess impacts to utility operations.
• Oversee environmental studies, permitting, compliance programs, and investigations.
• Support environmental planning, design, construction, and operational projects.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify environmental risks and solutions.
• Provide technical leadership on environmental laws, permitting, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership experience

Environmental compliance

Regulatory affairs

Risk management

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, or Chemical)

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado

Job description

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking an Environmental Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of environmental engineers and professionals, shaping strategy and ensuring regulatory compliance across electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater operations.

You will guide planning, manage environmental risk, and advise on regulatory matters with potential impacts on capital projects, timelines, and public reputation, while advancing sustainability and safety for the community.