Electrical/Controls Project Engineer

Xcel Energy Inc; Minnesota; On-site; USD 68,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking an entry-level engineer to join their team, where they will work on a variety of projects while under supervision. This role focuses on developing technical expertise while supporting project activities in operations and maintenance, and offers a range of benefits including professional development and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan (401k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Entry-level engineers need a bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited program.
• Must be able to demonstrate required core technical competencies.
• EIT/FE preferred for career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical documentation and support project activities.
• Assist with field engineering oversight for operations.
• Coordinate projects and lead work of interns and junior staff.

Skills

Technical expertise

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? Aposition at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

This is an entry level position designed to develop technical expertise in a particular area of specialty. Performs work that involves conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures or equipment with relatively few complex features for which there are precedents. Activities are of limited scope requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in the specific narrow area of assignments. May lead small-medium, non-critical projects and/or provide field oversight of critical projects under direction of higher level engineer or supervisor. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy. As proficiency is gained, may work on portions of larger projects. Works under supervision and follows established procedures. May supervise or coordinate the work of interns, drafters, craft personnel, technicians and/or others.

Essential Responsibilities

• Uses and applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to perform activities/assignments of limited scope.

• Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.) Utilizes and may assist with the development of procedures.

• Provides ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics, Regulatory, etc. May provide field engineering oversight for activities such as commissioning, testing, inspections etc. under direct supervision.

• Coordinates/leads projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation and commissioning), under the direction of a higher level engineer or supervisor.

• Under the direction of a higher level engineer/supervisor, supports bid/evaluation processes by performing basic analysis and calculations on existing documentation and materials that support the preparation of bid documents. In completing segments of technical evaluations for proposals may need to effectively communicate with other business areas of the company following appropriate processes.

• Effectively exchanges information in all formats, on matters having a wide range of importance and complexity both inter-organizationally and with outside customer/vendors.

• May coordinate the work of interns, drafters, technicians, and/or others and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers. Responsible for continuous self development of technical skills and competencies.

• May perform activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.

• Travels between Becker, MN and Bayport, MN locations on occasional basis

**THIS POSITION CAN BE FILLED AT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING LEVELS**

Entry Level: ($68,300-$86,500)

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency) 0+ years relevant engineering experience

• Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization

Preferred Characteristics

• EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred

Mid-Level: ($79,800-$103,666)

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency).

• 2+year's relevant engineering experience.

• Demonstrated broad knowledge & proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines.

• Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills & core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.

Preferred Characteristics

• EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred

Senior Level: ($94,600-$126,134)

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)

• 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required, OR 7+ years relevant engineering experience without EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required

• 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.

Principal Level: ($109,300-$157,766)

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)

• 9+ years relevant engineering experience with a PE (Professional Engineer) registration required, OR 15+ years relevant engineering experience without a PE (Professional Engineer) required.

• Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [e-mail].

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $68,300.00 to $86,500.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: 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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation.You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 06/23/25

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