Environmental Engineering Supervisor

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

Environmental Engineering Supervisor

Job Type: Supervisor/Manager

Pay Range $192,878 to $202,529

Location Colorado Springs, CO

Date First Posted 10/8/26

Environmental Engineering Supervisor

This job is eligible for relocation assistance to Colorado Springs

We are hiring a people-focused and results-driven individual to lead a team of skilled environmental engineers and professionals responsible for shaping environmental strategy, supporting major capital projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advancing sustainable utility operations for our community of over 500,000. Our team plays a vital role in protecting natural resources while enabling the reliable delivery of electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater services.

You will play a critical role in supporting environmental compliance, managing environmental risk and liability, enabling utility infrastructure projects, and advancing Colorado Springs Utilities’ commitment to environmental stewardship. Additionally, you will serve as a key advisor on environmental regulatory matters that have the potential to affect utility operations, capital investments, project schedules, financial obligations, public reputation, and long-term business strategy.

What Else Will You be Doing?

• Provide ongoing leadership, coaching, and development to a team of environmental engineers and professionals in ways that build and sustain trust, engagement, professional growth, accountability, and desired business results

• Monitor and assess evolving federal, state, and local environmental regulations, legislative developments, and rulemakings to identify potential impacts to utility operations and business objectives

• Oversee environmental studies, scope of work and contract development, engineering analyses, permitting activities, compliance programs, and technical investigations

• Support environmental planning, design, construction, and operational projects across utility systems

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, project management, legal, regulatory, real estate, and external stakeholders to identify environmental risks and develop practical defensible solutions

• Provide technical leadership and guidance related to environmental laws and regulations, compliance and permitting requirements, and industry best practices

• Manage work unit priorities, resources, budgets, schedules, consultant contracts, and project deliverables

• Represent Colorado Springs Utilities in discussions with regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, industry organizations, and community stakeholders

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, compliance, risk reduction, and service delivery

• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to safety, health, and welfare of the public

Who You Are

We are seeking an individual with demonstrated leadership experience, or who possesses the ability to lead, coach, and develop others – in addition to technical expertise in environmental compliance, risk management, and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have…

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

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Colorado, or the ability to obtain

• Demonstrated professional-level engineering experience (typically eight or more years) related to environmental programs, compliance activities, project support, and/or utility operations

• Demonstrated leadership experience which may consist of supervision of employees, project leadership, and/or team leadership

• Passion for leading, coaching, and developing others in ways that build and sustain trust, engagement, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth

• The ability to evaluate regulatory impacts; identify emerging risks; balance technical, operational, legal, and business considerations; and provide practical recommendations and solutions

Additionally, knowledge and experience in any of the following areas is valued for this role:

• Solid waste landfills, impoundments, and groundwater quality

• Legislative, regulatory, rulemaking, and legal environmental matters

• Environmental support for utility planning, design, and construction projects

• Petroleum storage tank compliance

• Environmental site assessments and remediation

• Environmental technical and engineering support programs

• Stormwater compliance and permitting

• Pollution prevention and contingency planning

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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 involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary only if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

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 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.

Time Off to Recharge

• 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

Health & Wellness — Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• 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

Financial & Retirement Security

• 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

Additional Support

• 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

ATTENTION :

• 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 Affconstructive Action and Equal Opportunity in accord with Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, 38 U.S.C. § 4212, as amended (VEVRAA), and § 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (§ 503). 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’ Affconstructive Action Plan in accordance with VEVRAA and § 503.

Accessibility Accommodations .

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E-Verify and Right to Work Notice .

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: Supervisor/Manager