Xcel Energy
Plant Reliability Electrical Engineer (Entry, Staff, Senior)
Denver, CO, 80216 · Staff+
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About the role
- Activities are of limited scope requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in the specific narrow area of assignments.
- Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy.
- Works under supervision and follows established procedures.
Responsibilities
- Uses and applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to perform activities/assignments of limited scope.
- 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.
- 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.
- Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
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, electrical engineering degree preferred.
- 0+ years relevant engineering experience Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
- Preferred EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred.
Compensation
- $70,000-$88,667)
- $81,000 -106,267)
- $97,000-$129,267)
- The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $70,000.00 to $129,267.00 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
- We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day.
Equal opportunity
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