Gas Process & Controls Engineering Leader

Xcel Energy Inc; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Xcel Energy's Gas Engineering Department is seeking a senior leader to guide Measurement and Controls across gas pipelines and process design. You will oversee a team, guide capital projects, and set engineering standards.

The role requires a strong background in gas transmission, project management, and regulatory compliance, with 8–10 years in design and 2+ years in leadership. Denver-based, full-time with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET-accredited institution.
• Electrical or Chemical Engineering degree preferred.
• PE License is preferred.
• 8–10 years engineering design experience in gas transmission or distribution.
• 4 years instrumentation & measurement project management experience.
• 2 years Lead/Supervisory/Management experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides Measurement and Controls leadership for the design and construction project management of gas pipelines with a focus on measurement & regulation facilities as well as gas process design activities.
• Partner with gas planning group to monitor Xcel Energy's Gas Transmission system to assure regulatory compliance and reliable operation; anticipate and pursue facility expansions, upgrades and replacements to meet system requirements and satisfy customer needs.
• Make work assignments, monitor scope, schedule and budgets, take corrective actions as appropriate to execute numerous capital projects with a typical annual value of $10 million.
• Responsible for the day to day leadership activities of engineering group with a total staffing level of 10 to 15 engineers and designers; hire, develop, motive, coach and counsel employees.
• Lead the development of engineering standards and procedures for the groups project and engineering deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Engineering design

Staffing

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Electrical or Chemical engineering preferred

Tools

PE License (preferred)

Instrumentation & measurement

Job description

Xcel Energy's Gas Engineering Department is seeking a senior leader to guide Measurement and Controls across gas pipelines and process design. You will oversee a team, guide capital projects, and set engineering standards.

The role requires a strong background in gas transmission, project management, and regulatory compliance, with 8–10 years in design and 2+ years in leadership. Denver-based, full-time with competitive benefits.