Controls Systems Power Plant Engineer (Hybrid)

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Burnsville (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Burnsville, MN is seeking a Plant Engineer focused on control systems to support reliable operation of generation assets. You will troubleshoot, provide engineering support for repairs, and manage capital projects across multiple plants with travel as needed.

The role offers a hybrid work model with on-site collaboration three days a week and coordination with Operations, Maintenance, and Projects teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial troubleshooting and problem solving to investigate, document and resolve operational issues and implement solutions.
• Provide engineering technical support for equipment repairs and coordinate offsite engineering services when required for complex problems.
• Quantify equipment risk and develop corrective action plans to mitigate risk
• Analyze equipment failure rates, failure causes and risk trends to prioritize maintenance and future investments
• Identify project improvement opportunities to reduce failures and improve reliability.
• Provide engineering support for capital projects, upgrades, and refurbishment of powerhouse equipment.
• Support Overhauls & Outages through planning, execution and close out stages
• Provide support for plant crews, including reviewing technical material specifications and ordering materials for plant projects
• Create capital and operational and maintenance (O&M) projects to ensure long term reliable operation of various plant systems.
• Support Break-in plant work screening and prioritization by participating in daily plant plan of the day tailgates and weekly planning meetings.

Job description

Xcel Energy in Burnsville, MN is seeking a Plant Engineer focused on control systems to support reliable operation of generation assets. You will troubleshoot, provide engineering support for repairs, and manage capital projects across multiple plants with travel as needed.

The role offers a hybrid work model with on-site collaboration three days a week and coordination with Operations, Maintenance, and Projects teams.