> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2650752-engineering-support-technician](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2650752-engineering-support-technician). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineering Support Technician - **Company:** Colorado Springs Utilities - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Salary:** $71,885.0 - $75,483.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Document Management Systems - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/54188B209F084CCDA1236FF1046AE694/job/ ## About the Role Are you a detail-oriented CAD professional who enjoys turning engineering concepts into precise, high-quality drawings? Join our Electric Systems Unit as an Engineering Support Technician and play a vital role in supporting the design and construction of maintenance and capital improvement projects that keep our plants operating safely and efficiently. In this position, you'll collaborate with a team of engineers, providing essential support in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), drafting, document control, and smart drawing management. Your technical expertise and attention to detail will help bring critical infrastructure projects from concept to completion. If you're passionate about engineering support, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a meaningful impact on the reliability of our plants, we'd love to hear from you!, * Proficient in CAD software and drafting techniques * Experienced in a project support role, preferably within engineering, manufacturing, construction, or a related industry * Possess a Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) certification (preferred) * An Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Computer-Aided Drafting, completion of an approved apprenticeship program, or a related field (preferred) * Possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license, as this position requires operating Colorado Springs Utilities vehicles The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are: 120A, 12A, 51S, 881A , 32E1, 32E2, 32E3, 32E4, 32EX, 5311, 5904, 5310, 122, 5960, 8004, 144, 1301, 1302, 1310, 2070, 6004, 6005, 9620, 9622, 9624, 9626, 9630, 9631, 9632 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/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 include walking or standing for brief periods. Jobs are sedentary only if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other criteria are met. * Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. ## Description A day in the life of an Engineering Support Specialist may include: * Drafting, measuring, drawing, analyzing, and revising plans, maps, charts, schematics, 3D renderings, as-built and installation drawings; drafting finished plans; preparing product and equipment diagrams * Preparing layout and design of technical project data * Preparing layouts, drawings, and designs according to engineering specifications using CAD / CAE software * Acting as a document control specialist by archiving and copying drawings in accordance with procedures * Reviewing drawings and plans for completeness and compliance with engineering and design criteria and government regulations * Researching technical manuals, plans, catalogs, and historic records to obtain information for assigned projects. * Coordinating and supporting projects by supporting PMs and technical leads.* Providing professional and technical assistance in the development and implementation of facility planning, standards, projects, space-planning, move coordination, furniture specification, and installation coordination * Complying with the safety and health program in support of an incident- and injury-free workplace ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Same Tower, New Confusion: The Tower of Babel 2.0](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100101-same-tower-new-confusion-the-tower-of-babel-2-0) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Building an AI-Ready Content Lake: Scaling RAG and Document AI Beyond Demos](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1977-building-an-ai-ready-content-lake-scaling-rag-and-document-ai-beyond-demos) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)