Project Coordinator (Engineering) (contract)

Project Coordinator (Engineering)

Location: Eau Claire, WI – Western Avenue Service Center

Requisition #: 1572

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Primarily Onsite

Position Overview

Xcel Energy is seeking a Project Coordinator (Engineering) to support Electric Distribution Operations in the NSPW region (Wisconsin and parts of Michigan).

This role provides operational and scheduling support to senior work coordinators and field crews, helping ensure construction and maintenance activities are executed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with 1–3 years of coordination, dispatch, construction, or utility experience who are looking to gain exposure within the energy industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and adjust daily work schedules across multiple crews based on priorities and resource availability
• Assign crews, equipment, and materials to support planned and emergent work
• Review and prepare construction work packets prior to assignment
• Coordinate job readiness activities, including site checks and material verification
• Manage real-time scheduling changes due to field conditions or work rejections
• Communicate schedule updates to supervisors, crews, internal teams, and external customers
• Support system updates and maintain visibility into work management queues
• Assist in documentation, reporting, and data validation
• Ensure alignment with safety standards, regulatory compliance, and operational best practices
  
  

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Communicating with customers regarding construction schedules or delays
• Updating scheduling systems and work management tools
• Supporting senior coordinators with lower-complexity coordination tasks
• Preparing locate tickets and construction documentation
• Collaborating with internal teams and external service providers
• Adjusting schedules in response to real-time field updates
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• 1–3 years of experience in coordination, dispatching, project support, construction, or utility operations
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Scheduling or work coordination experience
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Preferred

• Utility or electric distribution experience
• SAP or other work management systems experience (MWM a plus)
• Construction or field operations exposure
• Business, engineering, or construction management education
  
  

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based at the Eau Claire Service Center
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Works closely with 4 senior work coordinators and operations leadership
• Fully onsite initially; potential hybrid flexibility based on performance and business need
  
  

Training & Ramp-Up

• First 2 weeks: systems training and orientation
• Month 1: foundational productivity
• Month 2: 25–50% proficiency
• Month 3: full productivity expected
  
  

Why Join Xcel Energy?

• Entry opportunity into the utility and energy sector
• Exposure to electric distribution operations
• Opportunity to showcase skills for future internal roles
• Stable Monday–Friday schedule
• Valuable experience supporting critical infrastructure operations
  
  

Additional Information

• Possible local travel (mileage reimbursable)
• Target start: Early April
• Hiring timeline: 3–4 weeks
  
  

Pay Rate Range

18 - 24 USD hourly