Substation Engineer, Senior

Xcel Energy

Consultant Management Team Engineer managing substation engineering projects for Xcel Energy, a leading electricity and natural gas provider. Ensuring project completion within scope and budget while demonstrating advanced technical expertise.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,000 - $156,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for managing all consultants who are performing engineering and design professional services for Substation projects.
Serve as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs.
Manage bid/evaluation processes which include the preparation of bid documents, completion of technical evaluations for proposals and the review and approval of recommendations for selection.
As a recognized internal technical SME, conceive plans and conduct research to develop procedures, codes and standards in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity.
Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.
May lead multiple critical and/or complex projects including research, design, equipment specification & selection, installation, start-up, commissioning and evaluation of work progress and results.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, electrical or civil engineering degree preferred.
9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration required; 15+ years relevant engineering experience without PE.
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and 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.
Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need.
Physical Engineering experience, including reviewing substation physical layouts, elevations, ad sections to verify electrical clearances and ensure spacing and elevation comply with internal and industry standards.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineeringdesigntechnical evaluationsproject managementresearchequipment specificationinstallationcommissioningevaluation of work progresssubstation physical layouts

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationadvisory skillsproblem-solvingorganizational skills

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Engineer in Training (EIT)Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)