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Salary $101,000 - $141,000 a year job type full-time
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Location(s): co - denver; co - keenesburg; co - platteville
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? a position at xcel energy could be just what you’re looking for.
The below job summary and responsibilities reflects the duties of the staff engineer; senior or principal levels will differ as more skills and/or experience will be requiredThe successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidate`s skills and experience.
Summary
Under general direction, demonstrates complete understanding & wide application of engineering technical principle, theories, & concepts in the fieldIndependently determines & develops approaches to solutionsReceives technical guidance on complex problems; completed work reviewed for adequacy in meeting objectivesMay lead small-medium non-critical projects or critical projects under direction of higher level engineer/supervisorMay provide work direction to other professionals &/or staffRepresents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projectsFrequent inter-organizational & outside customer contactDemonstrates a broad knowledge & proficiency of precedents in the specialty area, a good knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines.
This position allows for telecommuting up to 20% of the time.
Responsibilities
Uses & applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, & techniques to perform activities/assignments that may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials or methods & difficult coordination requirements.
Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.) utilizes & may assist with the development of procedures requiring a broad knowledge & proficiency in a specialty area & has a general knowledge of related disciplines.
Works under the general direction of a higher level engineer or supervisor for routine engineering projectsProvide ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as operations, maintenance, testing/diagnostics & regulatoryMay provide field engineering oversight &/or direction for activities such as commissioning, testing, inspections, etc.
May lead small-medium, non-critical projectsCoordinate/leads critical projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation & commissioning), under the direction of a higher level engineer or supervisorWork 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, etcPartners & communicates with areas such as supply chain & legal following appropriate processes.
Frequently exchanges information in all formats, on matters having a wide range of importance & complexity both inter-organizationally & with outside customers.
May assign tasks & coordinate work of interns, drafters, technicians, craft personnel and/or othersProvide guidance & mentoring to less experienced engineersResponsible for continuous self-development of technical skills & competencies.
Performs activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.
Staff level minimum requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from abet accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)Mechanical or electrical engineering degree is preferred.
2+ years relevant engineering experience.
Demonstrated broad knowledge & proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines.
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills & core competencies for this engineering level established and documented by the organization.
Eit/fe (engineer in training/fundamentals of engineering) strongly preferred
Senior level minimum requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from abet accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)Mechanical or electrical engineering degree is preferred.
5+ years relevant engineering experience
Eit/fe (engineer in training/fundamentals of engineering) required
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
Pe (professional engineer) registration may be required depending on business need
Principal level minimum requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from abet accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)Mechanical or electrical engineering degree is preferred.
9+ years relevant engineering experience
Pe (professional engineer) registration required
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
Preferred requirements for all levels
Experience with apm ge software.
Power plant experience preferred.
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Xcel energy is committed to the safety of its employees and customers, and promotes a safety always cultureBecause of this, we strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated against covid-19; however, vaccination is not mandatoryAfter being hired, you will asked to report your vaccination status and dates of vaccinationThis information will be maintained confidentially and disclosed only on a need-to-know basisIf you are not fully vaccinated or choose not to disclose your vaccination status you will be required to follow any health-and-safety rules applicable to unvaccinated employees.
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, xcel energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight western and midwestern statesAt xcel energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers needIf you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
Posting notes: co - denver || co - denver; co - keenesburg; co - platteville || united states (us) || operations and generation || 60111:es po rel chr fsv rmec therm || full-time || non-bargaining ||
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: staff: $74,000 to $96,000; senior: $87,000 to $116,332; principal: $101,000 to $141,000 per year
This position may also be eligible for the following benefits and/or pay components: pay - annual incentive program, medical/pharmacy plan, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent care reimbursement account, health care reimbursement account, health savings account (hsa) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), limited-purpose fsa (if enrolled in eligible health plan and hsa), transportation reimbursement account, short-term disability (std), long-term disability (ltd), employee assistance program (eap), fitness center reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), tuition reimbursement, transit programs, employee recognition program, pension, 401(k) plan, paid time off (pto), holidays, personal holidays, volunteer paid time off (vpto) (full-time employees only), parental leave
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Requisition number: 46851
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com
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