Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy

Engineer, Gas Alternatives (Staff, Senior, or Principal) - Denver, CO

Denver, CO, 80223 · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$82k-$106kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role

  • In this role, you will help shape the future of the natural gas system by evaluating and advancing innovative alternatives to avoid, reduce, or delay traditional infrastructure investments.
  • The ideal candidate will bring strong utility planning or regulatory experience, strategic thinking, and a passion for advancing innovative energy solutions.

Responsibilities

  • You will develop data-driven recommendations, business cases, and regulatory support materials that align with customer needs, regulatory requirements, and company strategy.
  • Provides ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics, Regulatory, etc.
  • Coordinates/leads 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.
  • Under the direction of a higher level engineer/supervisor, supports bid/evaluation processes by performing basic analysis and calculations on existing documentation and materials that support the preparation of bid documents.
  • May perform activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Minimum Requirements
  • 2+year's relevant engineering experience. Demonstrated broad knowledge & proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines.
  • 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required; 7+ years relevant engineering experience without EIT/FE.
  • Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need.
  • 9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration required; 15+ years relevant engineering experience without PE.

Nice to have

  • May provide field engineering oversight for activities such as commissioning, testing, inspections etc. under direct supervision.
  • In completing segments of technical evaluations for proposals may need to effectively communicate with other business areas of the company following appropriate processes.
  • Effectively exchanges information in all formats, on matters having a wide range of importance and complexity both inter-organizationally and with outside customer/vendors.
  • May coordinate the work of interns, drafters, technicians, and/or others and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
  • Responsible for continuous self development of technical skills and competencies.
  • Required Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency).
  • 2+year's relevant engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated broad knowledge & proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines.

Compensation

  • $81,800-$106,266)
  • $97,000-$129,266)
  • $112,000-$156,600)
  • The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $81,800.00 to $156,600.00 per year

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

  • 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?
  • If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination |
  • Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
  • This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
  • 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.
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