Plant Reliability Electrical Engineer (Entry, Staff, Senior)

Public Service Co. of Colorado

United States

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 89,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking an entry-level engineer to join its Energy Supply Power Generation team, supporting the reliable operation of power plant assets and focusing on electrical systems.

You will provide technical support for equipment repairs, assist with project design, procurement, and commissioning, and collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, and Project teams to maintain safe plant performance.

Qualifications

Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum.
Electrical engineering degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops technical documentation and calculations for designs, testing, and standards.
Provides ongoing technical support for project activities in Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics, and Regulatory.
Coordinates or leads projects or portions of projects under supervision.
Supports bid/evaluation processes by basic analysis and calculations.

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree

Job description

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar – delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact – both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs. The job summary below and responsibilities reflect the entry engineer level role. The successfully chosen candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with their skills and experience as different skills and/or experience will be required at the staff and senior engineer levels. Xcel Energy has an exciting opportunity within its Energy Supply Power Generation team supporting the reliable and efficient operation of power plant assets, with a primary focus on electrical systems. In this role, you will provide technical support for equipment repairs and troubleshooting, contribute to projects including design, procurement, and commissioning, and collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, and Project teams to maintain safe and reliable plant performance.

Responsibilities include developing technical documentation, supporting testing and inspections, assisting with project planning and budgeting activities, and communicating with internal stakeholders and external vendors, while applying engineering principles and standards in a dynamic operating environment.

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.

Entry Engineer Level (Salary Range: $70,000-$88,667)

Minimum Requirements

Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, electrical engineering degree preferred.
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 EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred.

Staff Engineer Level (Salary Range: $81,000 -106,267)

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited, electrical engineering degree preferred.
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.
EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred.

Senior Engineer Level (Salary Range: $97,000-$129,267)

Minimum Requirements

Required bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, electrical engineering degree preferred.
5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required; 7+ years relevant engineering experience without EIT/FE.
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.

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

Our Values: Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe.

Our Employee Commitments: Work that makes a difference – A team you can count on, Opportunities to grow, Rewards that help you thrive.

Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.

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