Resource Planner – Gas Planning - Colorado Springs, CO

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Applications are being accepted through: 2/26/26

• If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.

Resource Planner – Gas Planning

**This job is eligible for relocation assistance to cover costs associated with moving to the Colorado Springs area.

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking a highly qualified professional with expertise in gas resource planning. The Gas Planner will join a skilled team within the Energy Resource Planning and Innovation Department, which is responsible for the integrated resource planning of both electric and gas systems serving more than 200,000 customers. The department's mission is to strategically and collaboratively plan for the delivery of safe, reliable, and competitively priced energy to the citizen-owners and customers of Colorado Springs Utilities.

This position may be filled at either the Resource Planner III or Resource Planner IV level, depending on qualifications, experience, education, and certifications.

Key areas of focus:

• Drive the creation of integrated gas resource plans and long‑term system plans (10–30 years)
• Develop hourly gas forecasts for local distribution system usage and planned generation
• Lead the Clean Heat Plan initiative outlined in Colorado Senate Bill 21‑264
• Evaluate electrification opportunities for current and future gas customers
• Identify and champion gas decarbonization strategies
• Collaborate with gas transmission pipeline companies to ensure adequate system capacity
• Serve as the gas planning Subject Matter Expert for long‑term electric system planning
• Support system resource adequacy planning across gas and electric systems
• Partner with departments such as operations, demand-side management, energy supply, fuel supply, transmission, and finance on modeling assumptions and analytical methodologies
• Work with external consultants on studies supporting cleaner fuels and methane recovery
• Document findings in technical reports and prepare RFPs
• Provide policy analysis and subject matter expertise in legislative and regulatory activities
• Educate internal stakeholders on gas planning initiatives, challenges, and emerging needs

Who you are...

Resource Planner III - 5+ years of experience in resource planning

Resource Planner IV - 8+ years of progressively responsible resource planning experience, including direct gas planning expertise

Education & Experience

• A bachelor's degree in Resource Management, Planning, Engineering, Economics, Hydrology, Data Science, or a related field is preferred
• Working knowledge of utility rate processes
• Strong forecasting experience
• Ability to independently prioritize and manage workload
• Understanding of gas transmission, distribution, infrastructure, and natural gas combustion/interchangeability

Why should you apply? This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills across multiple disciplines while contributing to meaningful, community-focused work. You'll experience a wide variety of projects—each year bringing new challenges and learning opportunities—as you take work from concept to completion. As a valued member of the Energy Resource Planning & Innovation team, you'll have the chance to advance your career, showcase your expertise, and help shape the future of energy in our community.

You'll be joining a team of dedicated professionals who care deeply about the work they do and the people they serve. We also prioritize a healthy work-life balance, ensuring you can thrive both personally and professionally.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary 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
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

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 determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.
• 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 any work visa.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Colorado Springs Utilities is committed to the principles of Affirmative 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' Affirmative Action Plan in accordance with VEVRAA and § 503.

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Job Type: Engineering/Engineering Support