Energy Solutions Engineer - Residential

Xcel Energy Inc; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a technically skilled engineer to advance energy conservation programs. The role focuses on reviewing analyses, guiding internal teams and customers, and expanding program offerings through leadership in HVAC, lighting, and related areas.

The position emphasizes partnership with product development, regulatory compliance, and external networks to maximize customer adoption and program success.

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting engineering, industrial processes, technical sales or project management is a plus.
• Strong ability to review technical-financial models and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ability to teach and mentor internal staff and customers on technology topics.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate conservation program analyses per internal and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide guidance and education to staff, customers, and trade allies on technology issues.
• Develop technical leadership in HVAC, lighting, motors, and related conservation areas.
• Research new technologies to improve offerings and monitor energy-related codes.
• Develop external networks and provide technical sales consulting with customers.

Skills

Customer contact

Project management

Technical sales

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

BSME/BSEE or related engineering degree (ABET accredited)

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? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what youre looking for.

Position Summary

Provide technical expertise in conservation programs to drive 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 and maintain expertise in specific technical areas and applying that expertise to maximize customer adoption of Xcel Energy conservation products. This position will focus on supporting income qualified customers and programs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Review and take responsibility for the validity of conservation program analyses in the assigned areas. This requires knowledge of the regulatory as well as internal rules and guidelines for the technical-financial models. Document and run technical-financial models ensuring they meet state and corporate guidelines. Ensure that projects will withstand regulatory scrutiny to validate rebate expenditures and maximize Company\u2019s investments.

• Provide guidance, training and education to internal staff, Xcel Energy Marketing and Sales, customers and trade allies on technology issues. Responsibilities include consulting with customers on program offerings, team with product development and program managers to improve and expand product and services offerings for conservation programs.

• Develop and maintain Xcel Energy's technical leadership 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 is intended to be a key technical resource in the assigned areas.

• Research new technologies and applications to improve and expand Xcel Energy conservation offerings. Monitor federal, state and local energy-related codes to determine whether changes in efficiency levels affect current conservation program guidelines and how it might impact program performance.

• Leverage internal expertise to customer advantage by developing relationships with external networks of engineering and architectural firms, governmental agencies, industry associations and research firms. Consulting with customers as part of product delivery, customized customer consulting on project specific basis, and acting technical sales.

Minimum Requirements

- BSME, BSEE or related engineering degree from an ABET accredited curriculum.

- 6-years minimum experience preferred in energy conservation strategies or related field and significant direct customer contact.

- Licensed Professional Engineer certification preferred.

- Experience preferred in one of more of the following: consulting engineering, industrial processes, technical sales and project management.

Preferred Requirements

- Mechanical Engineering degree, Chemical Engineering degree, Architectural Engineering degree, or Industrial Engineering degree

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 youre 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-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $80,000.00 to $111,000.00 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 08/28/26

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