Electrical Controls Project Engineer - PLC & Automation

EEONLINE; West Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer - Electrical / Controls to develop and apply technical expertise in industrial automation, controls, and power system applications.

You will work with PLC platforms (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and Schneider), HMI/SCADA, and protective relays while supporting design, testing, and commissioning of control systems. The role involves guiding projects under supervision, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and providing technical documentation and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical preferred).
• 0+ years relevant engineering experience.
• EIT/FE (Engineer in Training) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical standards and theories to complex engineering assignments.
• Develop technical documentation and testing procedures.
• Provide field engineering oversight for commissioning, testing and inspections.
• May lead small–medium projects under supervision.
• Support bid/evaluation processes and supplier communications.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage work orders.
• Assist budgeting, estimating, and forecasting for projects.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen-Bradley

Schneider Modicon

GE Cimplicity

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Eng. degree

EIT/FE preferred

Tools

GE Cimplicity HMI/SCADA

SEL protective relays

Industrial networks

Job description

Xcel Energy, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer - Electrical / Controls to develop and apply technical expertise in industrial automation, controls, and power system applications.

You will work with PLC platforms (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and Schneider), HMI/SCADA, and protective relays while supporting design, testing, and commissioning of control systems. The role involves guiding projects under supervision, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and providing technical documentation and