Mechanical Engineer – Staff, Senior or Principal

Xcel Energy

Mechanical Engineer at Xcel Energy responsible for advanced engineering projects and technical leadership. Leading research and development in energy production technologies and standards.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, Minnesota, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $81,000 - $156,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Viewed as the technical engineer or subject matter expert for the organization in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes for an assigned area of responsibility.
Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts.
Responsible for major project or several complex projects of moderate to large scope.
Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs.
Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.
Works under consultative direction toward broad general goals and objectives.
Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.
May provide work direction for a team of engineers, technicians and other professionals as necessary to complete assignments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited, preferred mechanical or chemical engineering degree preferred.
2+ years 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.
EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred.
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.

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

engineering principlesadvanced theoriesproject managementtechnical researchmechanical engineeringchemical engineeringcore competenciesspecialty area knowledgeconsultative directioncomplex project management

Soft Skills

advisory skillscommunicationteam leadershipproblem-solvingorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsconsultative skillsgoal-orienteddecision-makingcollaboration

Certifications

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