Xcel Energy

Substation Engineer, Senior

Xcel Energy

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Minneapolis • Minnesota • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $112,000 - $156,600 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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)