Substation Field Engineer – Senior or Principal

Xcel Energy

Senior Engineer in charge of leading and overseeing engineering projects in the energy sector. Technical expertise and project management skills required for roles at Xcel Energy.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeLubbock • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $97,000 - $156,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive technical expertise in engineering principles, project coordination, and the development of technical documentation. Capable of leading teams, providing field engineering oversight, and managing complex assignments with minimal direction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Engineering5+ Years Relevant Engineering ExperienceEIT/FE CertificationPE RegistrationTechnical Documentation Development

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Hard Skills

Project CoordinationField Engineering OversightTechnical ConsultingInnovative Techniques DevelopmentComplex Problem Solving

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam Direction

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT/FE CertificationPE Registration

Industry Keywords

Technical ExpertiseEngineering PrinciplesProject ManagementDesign StandardsInstallation Oversight

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Applies extensive technical expertise and has an understanding of the basic principles of other related disciplines.
Performs as a staff advisor and consultant in a technical specialty, a type of facility or equipment, or a program function.
Carries out complex or innovative assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.
Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects and interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
Work is performed without appreciable direction and considerable latitude is exercised in determining technical objectives of assignment.
May assign tasks to and direct engineers, technicians, craft personnel and administrative staff, including coordination and review of work assignments.
Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.)
Provides field engineering oversight and direction for activities such as support, testing, installation, inspections, commissioning etc.
Coordinates/leads multiple projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement, installation and commissioning).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum
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.
Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need.

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 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.