Civil Engineer 1 - Water and Wastewater Design

Civil Engineer 1 - Water and Wastewater Design Job Type: Engineering/Engineering Support Pay Range: $88,382 to $103,978 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Date First Posted: 5/13/26 Applications being accepted through: 5/22/26 Overview The Colorado Springs Utilities Water/Wastewater design team is looking for a Water Infrastructure Design engineer to assist with CAD drafting, design calculations, research, and development of basis of design reports, specifications, and construction drawings for water and wastewater system projects. Responsibilities Providing advanced engineering support utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D software for utility design projects Preparing drawings of topographic maps, existing utility facilities, and proposed utility structures Ensuring conformance with established engineering practices, design criteria, construction methods, material standards, and safety codes Preparing and/or analyzing boundary survey maps and topographic maps using plan and profile survey data, FIMS (GIS) data, and historical records Preparing material lists and evaluating the appropriate application of materials on assigned projects Performing onsite field condition inspections to provide technical information for manuals, construction plans, and historical records verification Preparing drawings of plans, charts, maps, and schematics of utility facilities and structures Researching data and performing calculations for the design of water and wastewater mains Preferred Technical Skills Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D (Preferred, but not required) Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) Proficiency with ArcGIS Software (Preferred, but not required) Process mechanical and building mechanical design drawing production - from 2D and 3D models (Preferred, but not required) General 3D solids modeling (Preferred, but not required) Building information modeling (BIM) (Preferred, but not required) Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a comparable technical field Experience with drafting construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D Ability to extract information from multiple data sources and apply sound engineering judgment Detail-oriented, self‑motivated, and able to work as part of a diverse team Capacity to organize, track, and manage schedules and balance multiple projects Effective communication skills, professional demeanor, and flexibility Fundamentals of Engineering certification required Physical Requirements / Working Conditions Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods, occasionally. Jobs are sedentary only if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other criteria are met. Typical work requires talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions within an office working environment. Equal Employment Opportunity Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Colorado Springs Utilities is committed to principles of affirmative action and equal opportunity in accord with VEVRAA and §503. No discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, 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’ affirmative action plan in accordance with VEVRAA and §503. Accessibility Accommodations Individuals with a disability or disabled veteran may request assistance via View email address on click.appcast.io or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. E-Verify and Right to Work Notice Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. If you have legal right to work in the United States, contact national or local discrimination resource centers at View phone number on click.appcast.io (toll-free), View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD), or View phone number on click.appcast.io and View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD) for Washington D.C. services. Contact For questions, email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Colorado Springs Utilities