Electric Transmission Engineer I

Electric Transmission Engineer I

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking an Electric Transmission Engineer I to support a variety of critical engineering projects related to our transmission systems!

This role offers the opportunity to make an impact in the following ways:

• Working with stakeholders to update Loads & Resources tables and equipment ratings in source documents
• Support with maintaining PSSE, PowerWorld, OpenNet, and other transmission models
• Updating WECC Base Cases for MOD-010 NERC Compliance with the latest data
• Supporting the long-term Electric Transmission System Plans
• Performing next-day, weekly, short-, and long-term transmission power flow studies
• Reviewing NERC Standards documentation to learn about and help maintain compliance with our transmission system
• Participating in regional planning activities with external groups, including Colorado Coordinated Planning Group (CCPG), WestConnect, Western
• Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), and Southwest Power Pool (SPP)
• Collaborating with stakeholders to improve forecasting methodologies and understand potential new large customers with specialized loads (e.g., data centers)
• Assisting with the development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and leading consultants to develop future studies

The following knowledge, skills, and expertise will lend to success in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required for this role
• Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is valued
• Relevant and progressively responsible engineering experience is valued, preferably with electric transmission systems

Who We Are...Colorado Springs Utilities offers a 100-year reputation for providing electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater services to the Pikes Peak Region.  As a municipal utility, our mission is to provide safe, reliable, and competitively priced utilities to our customers. Our employees are empowered through our community focus, safety culture, and commitment to investing in the educational, financial, and emotional well-being of our people.  Our organizational values of Safety, People, Trust, Responsibility, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement, serve as our guiding principles and foundation of our culture.  

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 do not 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 – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  
  • Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
  • Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month.  Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program