Project Engineer - Electrical / Controls (NSP Hydro Projects)

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

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Project Engineer - Electrical / Controls (NSP Hydro Projects)

Organization

Xcel Energy, Inc.

Region

Canada, Multiple Locations

End Of Contest

November 4, 2026

Type

full time

Category

Project engineer

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Position Summary

This position is designed to develop and apply technical expertise in industrial automation, controls, and power system applications. Performs engineering work involving programmable logic controllers (PLCs), control systems, protective relaying, industrial communications networks, hydraulic systems, and associated electrical/electromechanical equipment. Responsibilities include supporting the design, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of industrial control systems using established engineering principles and industry standards.

The successful candidate should have working knowledge of PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) and/or Modicon (Schneider Electric), including experience with Function Block programming. Familiarity with GE Cimplicity HMI/SCADA systems, industrial networking, hydraulic control systems, instrumentation, and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) protective relays is desired.

Under general direction, demonstrates complete understanding & wide application of engineering technical principle, theories, & concepts in the field. Independently determines & develops approaches to solutions. Receives technical guidance on complex problems; completed work reviewed for adequacy in meeting objectives. May lead small-medium non-critical projects or critical projects under direction of higher level engineer/supervisor. May provide work direction to other professionals &/or staff. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. Frequent inter-organizational & outside customer contact. Demonstrates a broad knowledge & proficiency of precedents in the specialty area, a good knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines.

Essential Responsibilities

• Uses & applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, & techniques to perform activities/assignments that may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials or methods & difficult coordination requirements.
• Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.) Utilizes & may assist with the development of procedures requiring a broad knowledge & proficiency in a specialty area & has a general knowledge of related disciplines.
• Works under the general direction of a higher level engineer or supervisor for routine engineering projects. Provide ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, testing/diagnostics & Regulatory. May provide field engineering oversight &/or direction for activities such as commissioning, testing, inspections, etc.
• May lead small-medium, non-critical projects. Coordinate/leads critical projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation & commissioning), under the direction of a higher level engineer or supervisor. Work reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Under the direction of a higher level engineer/supervisor supports bid/evaluation processes including preparation of bid documents, completion of technical evaluations for proposals; provide recommendations for selection, etc. Partners & communicates with areas such as Supply Chain & Legal following appropriate processes.
• Frequently exchanges information in all formats, on matters having a wide range of importance & complexity both inter-organizationally & with outside customers.
• May assign tasks & coordinate work of interns, drafters, technicians, craft personnel &/or others. Provide guidance & mentoring to less experienced engineers. Responsible for continuous self-development of technical skills & competencies.
• Performs activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.

Entry Engineer Level (Salary Range: $70,000-$86,667)

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.

Contact

Xcel Energy, Inc.

414 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis

Minnesota United States

www.xcelenergy.com

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