Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy

Substation Engineer (Staff, Senior, or Principal) - Denver, CO

Denver, CO, 80205 · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$82k-$106kDetected 9 days ago
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About the role

  • Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.
  • Carries out complex or innovative assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.
  • Work is expected to result in the development of new/improved techniques and procedures or new/refined equipment, materials, processes, products, and/or scientific methods.

Responsibilities

  • Without appreciable direction exercises considerable latitude in determining ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics and Regulatory.
  • Provides field engineering oversight and direction for activities such as support, testing, installation, inspections, commissioning etc.
  • May assign tasks to and/or direct engineers, technicians, craft personnel and other support staff including coordination and review of work assignments.
  • Leads activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.
  • Experience providing field, construction, commissioning, or operational support for substation projects.
  • Experience developing engineering standards, specifications, design criteria, or work processes.

Requirements

  • 2+year's 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 & documented by the organization.
  • 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required
  • 7+ years relevant engineering experience without EIT/FE.
  • Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
  • 9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration required
  • 15+ years relevant engineering experience without PE.
  • Experience with electric transmission and/or distribution substation engineering and design.
  • Experience with EHV substation projects up to and including 345 kV.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited, electrical engineering degree preferred.
  • EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred.
  • Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, electrical engineering degree preferred.
  • Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need.
  • Preferred Requirements

Skills

  • Responsible for continuous self-development of technical skills and competencies.

Compensation

  • $81,800-$106,266)
  • $97,000-$129,266)
  • $112,000-$156,600)

Benefits

  • Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

Company info

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Equal opportunity

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  • Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
  • 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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