Engineer, NSP Base Capital Projects – Entry, Staff, Senior, Principal

Xcel Energy

Engineer coordinating capital projects for Xcel Energy, a leading electricity and natural gas provider. Supporting design, testing, commissioning, procurement, and field oversight across multiple project levels.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeSioux Falls • Minnesota, South Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $156,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical skills in engineering principles and practices, with a focus on project coordination, technical documentation, and field engineering oversight. Proficient in budgeting, estimating, and providing technical support across various engineering projects.

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Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringEIT/FE CertificationPE RegistrationProject Engineering ExperienceTechnical Documentation Development

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Hard Skills

Engineering PrinciplesTechnical StandardsDesign CalculationsTesting And DiagnosticsBudgeting And EstimatingField Engineering OversightProcurement SupportCommissioningProject CoordinationTechnical Evaluations

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringTeam Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT/FEPE Registration

Industry Keywords

Heavy IndustryEngineering StandardsTechnical SupportOperationsMaintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to engineering assignments of limited scope
Support development of technical documentation, including designs, testing, calculations, reports, and standards
Utilize and assist with developing procedures
Provide technical support for Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics, Regulatory, and related project activities
Provide field engineering oversight for commissioning, testing, and inspections under supervision
Coordinate or lead projects and project phases including research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation, and commissioning
Support bid and evaluation processes through basic analysis and calculations
Communicate with other business areas, customers, and vendors regarding technical evaluations and proposals
Coordinate interns, drafters, technicians, and others; provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers
Perform budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, and work order management in support of engineering projects
Continuously develop technical skills and competencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum; mechanical engineering preferred
Entry: 0+ years relevant engineering experience
Staff: 2+ years relevant engineering experience
Senior: 5+ years with EIT/FE required, or 7+ years without EIT/FE
Principal: 9+ years with PE registration required, or 15+ years without PE
Ability to demonstrate level-specific technical skills and core competencies
Preferred EIT/FE for entry level; strongly preferred for staff level
Preferred PE registration may be required depending on business need for senior level
Preferred project engineering or management experience
Preferred exposure or experience with heavy industry

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