Job Description
Position Summary:
We have been retained by Xcel Energy to find Project Engineers to join their Energy Supply
teams. These PEs will be working on new technology projects including EV Infrastructure,
charging stations, power generation projects, and transmission and distribution projects
supporting all of the new technologies and growth. If you are interested in working in the
next generation areas of the electric utility business, this would be a great opportunity to do so.
As a project engineer in the energy supply sector, particularly focused on new construction
projects related to EV infrastructure, charging stations, power generation, transmission, and
distribution, you'll demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and wide application of
engineering technical principles, theories, and concepts within the field. Working under general
direction, you'll independently determine and develop approaches to solutions, receiving
technical guidance on complex problems while ensuring completed work meets objectives. You
may lead small to medium non-critical projects or contribute to critical projects under the
direction of higher-level engineers or supervisors. Additionally, you may provide work direction
to other professionals and staff.
With your broad knowledge and proficiency in the specialty area, coupled with a good
understanding of related specialties and general knowledge of other disciplines, you'll play a
pivotal role in advancing energy infrastructure development towards a more sustainable future.
Responsibilities:
•Uses and applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to
perform activities/assignments that may include a variety of complex features such as
conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials or methods and
difficult coordination requirements.
•Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to
designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.).
•Utilizes and may assist with the development of procedures requiring a broad knowledge
and proficiency in a specialty area and has a general knowledge of related disciplines.
•Works under the general direction of a higher-level engineer or supervisor for routine
engineering projects.
•Provides ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations,
Maintenance, testing/diagnostics and Regulatory.
•May provide field engineering oversight and/or direction for activities such as
commissioning, testing, inspections, etc.
•May lead small-medium, non-critical projects. Coordinate/leads critical projects or
portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection,
procurement support, installation, and commissioning), under the direction of a higher level engineer or supervisor. Work reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting
objectives.
•Under the direction of a higher-level engineer/supervisor supports bid/evaluation
processes including preparation of bid documents, completion of technical evaluations
for proposals; provide recommendations for selection, etc.
•Partners and communicates with areas such as Supply Chain and Legal following
appropriate processes.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
•Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized
equivalency).
•2 year's relevant engineering experience.
•Demonstrated broad knowledge and proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related
specialties, and general knowledge of other related disciplines.
•Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this
engineering level established and documented by the organization.
•EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Bachelor's Degree major in Electrical or Civil Engineering