Director Engineering – Major Projects Group, Linear Assets

Xcel Energy

Director of Engineering providing strategic leadership for major projects at Xcel Energy. Overseeing engineering teams and ensuring project compliance and quality within the capital portfolio.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, Minnesota, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $148,000 - $210,733 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides strategic leadership and technical direction for all engineering oversight functions supporting the Major Projects Group, across all Xcel Energy operating companies.
Accountable for the safety, quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness of engineering deliverables for the company's most complex, critical and high-value capital projects.
Serves as the enterprise engineering authority for major projects, with responsibility for overseeing an internal team of engineers and directing a significant complement of professional engineering consultant resources across multiple disciplines — civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and controls acting as Owner’s Engineers on behalf of the company.
Ensures engineering designs comply with all applicable codes, company standards, and regulatory requirements while supporting safe, reliable, and cost-effective project execution across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility through commissioning and close-out.
Anticipates and positions the engineering organization to meet future business requirements in a dynamic environment, while leading critical partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the attainment of corporate and business unit goals and objectives.
Ensures engineering deliverables — including certified designs, drawing packages, specifications, models, and procurement support — are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in full compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
Directs and manages a team of engineers, including internal engineers and a significant complement of professional engineering consultants.
Establishes performance expectations, assesses the quality of engineering deliverables delivered by construction partners, and holds all internal and external resources accountable for results.
Prepares and supports regulatory filings (CPCNs, route permits, rate case filings) as they relate to engineering scope, design, and technical requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Structural preferred) from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of 12 years of combined experience in engineering, design, construction, and/or project management
Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering leadership or management positions, including oversight of multi-discipline engineering teams and external engineering consultants.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations, including NESC, NEC, NERC/FERC, OSHA, DOT, and EPA.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Travel between regions is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Program
Long Term Incentive
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)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Engineering DesignProject Lifecycle ManagementCost-Effectiveness AnalysisSafety ComplianceQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal Communication

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) Registration