Associate Energy Efficiency Engineer

Xcel Energy; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Transit programs

Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Minnesota is seeking an engineer to provide technical expertise in conservation programs, advising customers, sales staff, and marketing teams; examine potential applications and recommend solutions; develop knowledge in assigned technical areas and apply it to maximize customer benefit from conservation products.

This full-time, hybrid role requires a BSME/BSEE from ABET-accredited curriculum, about one year of energy-conservation experience, and EIT certification preferred.

Qualifications

• BSME, BSEE or related engineering degree from an ABET accredited curriculum is required.
• 1 year of experience with energy conservation preferred in one or more areas such as HVAC, lighting, motors, controls, energy efficient building construction, etc.
• EIT Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to the Xcel Energy Marketing and Sales organizations.
• Perform day-to-day engineering in assigned technical areas.
• Construct analyses in the technical-financial models meeting state regulatory and corporate guidelines.
• Develop rapid but rigorous analytical models based on good engineering practice.
• Learn responsibilities and guidelines from Senior Technical Consultants and Team Lead Technical Consultant.
• Develop and maintain technical knowledge in assigned areas for gas or electric conservation programs.
• Leverage internal expertise by connecting with external networks of engineers and architectural firms, government agencies, and industry groups.
• Meet established turnaround times for projects to foster customer participation.

Skills

Engineering degree

EIT certification

Energy conservation experience

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.

Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.

Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.

Position Summary

Provide technical expertise in conservation programs to assist Xcel Energy customers to use energy more efficiently. Provide technical guidance and review directly to customers, sales staff, and marketing staff; examine potential applications and recommend solutions. Develop knowledge and expertise in specific technical areas and applying that expertise to maximize customer benefit from Xcel Energy conservation products.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to the Xcel Energy Marketing and Sales organizations. Perform the day-to-day engineering in assigned technical areas. Construct analyses in the technical-financial models that meet the state regulatory and corporate guidelines.
• Develop rapid but rigorous analytical models based upon good engineering practice and the methodological direction of other Technical Consulting staff. Learn job responsibilities as well as rules / guidelines (both regulatory and internal) from Technical Consultants, Senior Technical Consultants, and Team Lead Technical Consultant for assigned programs.
• Develop and maintain Xcel Energy's technical knowledge in specific assigned area for gas or electric conservation programs (HVAC, lighting, compressed air, energy efficient building construction, motors, controls, industrial processing, boilers, furnaces, recommissioning). This position will be a resource in the assigned area.
• Leverage internal expertise to customer advantage by developing relationships with external networks of engineering and architectural firms, government agencies, industry associations and research firms. Acquire and develop knowledge in assigned areas by interacting and learning from these sources.
• Meet established turnaround time criteria for assigned projects to foster customer participation.

Minimum Requirements

• BSME, BSEE or related engineering degree from an ABET accredited curriculum required.
• 1 year experience with energy conservation preferred in one or more of the following: energy engineering consulting, HVAC, lighting, compressed air, energy efficient building construction, motors, controls, industrial processing, recommissioning, boilers, and furnaces.
• EIT Certification preferred.

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

Our Values

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

Our Employee Commitments

• Work that makes a difference
• A team you can count of
• Opportunities to grow
• Rewards that help you thrive

Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $65,000.00 to $78,000.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Flexible Spending 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 11/04/26

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