Top 39 Engineering occupations Jobs in Golden, Co

Utility Plant Operator I (Boiler Plant Operator)
State of Colorado —Golden, CO
- $28.59 - $32.49 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
3d
Geologist (Coal)
US Geological Survey —Lakewood, CO
- $99,800 - $154,280 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Office
11d
Health Physicist
US Geological Survey —Lakewood, CO
- $118,675 - $158,322 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
13d
DEPLOYED REENTRY AEROSPACE ENGINEER
US STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP) —Littleton, CO
- $45,785 - $155,521 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Loan repayment program
4d
Business Technology Operations Manager
State of Colorado —Denver, CO
- $8,071 - $10,500 a month
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Office
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
9d
Nuclear Engineer
US Geological Survey —Lakewood, CO
- $83,265 - $129,742 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Cryogenic Scientist
US National Institute of Standards and Technology —Boulder, CO
- $83,265 - $129,742 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist - DIRECT HIRE
US Federal Highway Administration —Lakewood, CO
- $118,675 - $154,280 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Office
2h
U.S. Customs and Border Protection DHS Virtual Career Expo 9/10
U.S. Customs and Border Protection —Colorado
- $40,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Military
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
3d
Field Site Senior ISR Engineer / Analyst - Colorado
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Aurora, CO
- $100,000 - $245,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
IT Specialist (APPSW) - .NET - DHA
US Social Security Administration —Denver, CO
- $90,925 - $139,684 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Azure
- Pass drug screening
- Flextime
GNSS DSP Engineer
Arcfield —Louisville, CO
- $131,755.50 - $229,097.25 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- Business development
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
ServiceNow Engineer-DHA
US Social Security Administration —Denver, CO
- $107,446 - $139,684 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Flextime
Network Security Lead (INFOSEC)
US Office of the Chief Information Officer —Lakewood, CO
- $127,829 - $187,093 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
2h
Supervisory General Engineer (Operations Supervisor) Direct Hire
US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration —Lakewood, CO
- $140,239 - $182,316 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Up to 50% travel
- Writing skills
13d
Interdisciplinary Supervisory Land Surveyor / Civil Engineer (Highway) (Open to all U.S. Citizens )
US Federal Highway Administration —Lakewood, CO
- $118,675 - $154,280 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
13d
Civil Engineer (Highway) (Claims)
US Federal Highway Administration —Lakewood, CO
- $118,675 - $154,280 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Engineering
Interdisciplinary Engineer (Electrical/Electronics)
US Western Area Power Administration —Lakewood, CO
- $119,796 - $160,638 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Up to 50% travel
- Engineering
6d
General Engineer
US National Telecommunications and Information Administration —Boulder, CO
- $118,675 - $187,093 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
3d
Data Analytics Specialist (Audit) - Contracts & Supply Management
US Office of the Inspector General, USPS —Denver, CO
- $140,239 - $187,093 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- CPA
- Computer Science
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
10d

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Utility Plant Operator I (Boiler Plant Operator)

State of Colorado -
Golden, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$28.59 - $32.49 an hour
3 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Mechanical valves
HVAC control system operation
Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics
Stationary Engineer's License
Power plant experience
Mid-level
Water treatment chemical handling
Industrial equipment troubleshooting
Company vehicle operation
Manufacturing facility experience
Compressor maintenance and repair
Control room operations
Mechanical pump maintenance
Water treatment equipment operation
Hot water heating systems
Pneumatic system maintenance
Water systems
Industrial pump maintenance and repair
Power generation systems
Boiler water chemistry analysis
Facilities corrective maintenance
Chemical plant experience
Monitoring processing parameters
4 years
Piping system maintenance
Factory experience
Facilities routine maintenance
Building automation systems
Boiler routine system checks
University experience

Full Job Description

Department Information

Would you like to work in a beautiful small campus environment? Colorado School of Mines is located in Golden, Colorado at the gateway of the Rocky Mountains, 13 miles west of downtown Denver and 21 miles south of Boulder. For more information visit us at: www.mines.edu.

We offer a comprehensive portfolio of benefits to our classified workforce, including
medical, dental, life, short and long-term disability plans, dependent tuition benefit, and retirement plans. Benefits begin the first of the month following your start date.

Other perks include:

13 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick leave which starts accruing your first month!
Set work schedule
Free access to Mines varsity sporting events for you and 3 guests!

Description of Job

Join the team responsible for providing steam, heating, and domestic hot water to campus facilities.

As a Utility Plant Operator I, you will assist in operating and maintaining the university's central utility plant and steam distribution systems. This position combines hands-on mechanical maintenance with boiler plant operations and is ideal for candidates with experience in utility plants, boiler operations, industrial maintenance, stationary engineering, pipefitting, HVAC, or related mechanical trades.

You will work alongside experienced plant operators to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of boilers, steam generators, pumps, condensate systems, and associated equipment that support critical campus operations.

What You'll Do

Boiler & Utility Plant Operations

Operate and monitor steam boilers and steam generators
Monitor temperatures, pressures, flows, and operational data
Maintain plant logs and shift documentation
Assist with startup, shutdown, and fuel changeover operations
Monitor boiler water treatment and chemical programs
Respond to equipment alarms and operational issues

Mechanical Maintenance

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on:
- Steam systems
- Pumps
- Valves
- Piping systems
- Pressure regulators
- Condensate systems
- Air compressors
Troubleshoot equipment failures and identify repair needs
Support maintenance projects and outage work

Campus Support

Respond to service calls
Investigate leaks and mechanical issues
Test steam traps and safety devices
Operate university vehicles to transport tools and equipment

Schedule

40 hours per week

Wednesday: 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Thursday-Friday: 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Saturday: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Why Work Here?

Critical role supporting campus operations
Variety of mechanical and operational work
Opportunity to develop utility plant expertise
Stable public-sector employment
Collaborative team environment
Exposure to complex utility systems serving an entire campus

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

D6E1XX Utility Plant Operator I

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Four (4) years of experience in:

- Boiler plant operations; OR
- Utility plant operations; OR
- Industrial mechanical maintenance; OR
- Stationary engineering; OR
- Steam plant operations; OR
- A closely related field.
Experience must be clearly documented in the "Work History" section of your application; "see resume" will not be accepted.

OR
Education and Experience:

A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years (Transcripts must be attached for educational credit).

Preferred Qualifications:

Boiler Operator Certificate
Stationary Engineer License
Experience operating steam boilers
Experience with water chemistry programs
Experience with BAS or plant control systems
Experience maintaining pumps, steam systems, and condensate equipment
Experience working in hospitals, universities, industrial plants, corrections facilities, power generation, manufacturing plants, or district energy systems

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Background check
Pre-employment physical
Pre-employment drug screen
Motor Vehicle Record check

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Supplemental Information

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a rich and vibrant diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives and experiences enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.

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Geologist (Coal)

Health Physicist

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Cryogenic Scientist

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