Water and Wastewater Linear Design Engineer

Austin Community College; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a motivated Water and Wastewater Linear Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on critical water and wastewater systems, ensuring safe and effective design solutions that benefit the community. You will collaborate with a diverse group of engineers and CAD designers, tackling complex projects that include raw water distribution and wastewater collection systems. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a challenging environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a team where your skills will be valued and your contributions will have a lasting impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required with a valid driver's license.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in water/wastewater design.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee water and wastewater pipeline projects.
• Manage project activities and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Water Pipeline Design

Wastewater Pipeline Design

Creek Stabilization

Project Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Water and Wastewater Linear Design Engineer

Water and Wastewater Linear Design Engineer

This position will be hired as an Engineer II, III, or IV based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Do you have what it takes to deliver safe and effective design solutions through the engagement of our partners for the benefit of our community? You may want to consider this opportunity with Colorado Springs Utilities! You will have the chance to work with a diverse team of Engineers and CAD designers in the organization, making a difference internally and in the community.

Pay Ranges:

1. Engineer II: $85,488 to $106,870
2. Engineer III: $94,099 to $117,624
3. Engineer IV: $113,859 to $142,313

What to look forward to:

In this role, you will work on water and wastewater pipeline and creek stabilization projects, including raw water and finished water systems as well as wastewater collection systems. Our systems include 200 miles of raw water mains, 2,200 miles of potable water mains, and 1,800 miles of wastewater mains with over 400 creek crossings. In this role, you will:

• Work with Engineers, CAD Designers, and utility partners with a wide range of expertise in the delivery of raw water systems, finished water systems, wastewater collection systems, and creek stabilization projects.
• Plan, design, and deliver complex raw water and finished water distribution and transmission, and wastewater collection systems projects including creek crossings and creek stabilization.
• Oversee data collection, validation, and analysis for projects including utility locates, infrastructure and land surveys, geotechnical and environmental investigations, land acquisition requirements, material selection, and creek crossing inspection records.
• Serve as the Engineer of Record (Engineer III and Engineer IV level) or assistant design technical lead (Engineer II) responsible for all aspects of internal design for finished water, non-potable water, raw water, and wastewater systems incorporating safety by design best practices.
• Serve as the design technical lead (Engineer III and Engineer IV level) or assistant design technical lead (Engineer II level) for externally contracted design projects including drafting and reviewing scopes of work, participating on selection teams, and reviewing and advising on technical quality of submittal documents from external engineers and contractors.
• Manage activities related to projects such as issues management, communication, environmental, real estate acquisition, permit plan, schedule, and stakeholder engagement.
• Report on program and project status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and develop quality control processes such as workflows, templates, standards and specifications, and checklists.
• Mentor, train, and oversee the work of junior engineers (Engineer III and Engineer IV level).
• Provide technical guidance to other employees and contractors.

What makes this job unique?

• You will have the ability to be intellectually challenged and feel rewarded in the work that you do.
• You will be part of HALF of the utilities that we offer to our customers and the design and stabilization of these functions.

What will it take to be successful in this position?

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering is required.
• Possession of a valid unrestricted Driver’s License is required.
• Small and large-diameter water and wastewater pipeline design experience.
• Creek stabilization improvements design and permitting experience is highly valued.
• A minimum of 2 years of directly relevant experience is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of directly relevant experience or;
• A minimum of 4 years of directly relevant experience with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• A minimum of 7 years of directly relevant experience is also acceptable.
• A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is highly desired and required within 6 months of the date of hire.