Senior Solar Generation Development Engineer

Xcel Energy; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Texas is seeking Staff/Senior/Principal Engineers to lead early-stage solar development and technical evaluation within Renewable Generation Development. You will provide engineering leadership from concept through optimization, partnering with development, commercial, environmental and transmission teams to ensure technically sound, executable projects.

The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to coordinate across disciplines for multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum.
• 2+ years' relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated broad knowledge & proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines.
• EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred.
• Senior Engineer level requires 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE, or 7+ years without EIT/FE.
• Principal Engineer level requires 9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE or 15+ years without PE.

Responsibilities

• Applies extensive technical expertise and has a higher-level understanding of related disciplines. Develops new principles, concepts, and technical standards.
• Conceives plans and conducts research to develop procedures, codes and standards for complex areas.
• Exercising technical leadership on self-initiated assignments with long-term business implications.
• Leads multiple critical and/or complex projects including design, installation, start-up, commissioning and evaluation of progress and results.
• Advises management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications; manages bid/evaluation processes.
• Acts as an organization spokesperson on advanced projects and programs, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET accredited)

Job description

Xcel Energy in Texas is seeking Staff/Senior/Principal Engineers to lead early-stage solar development and technical evaluation within Renewable Generation Development. You will provide engineering leadership from concept through optimization, partnering with development, commercial, environmental and transmission teams to ensure technically sound, executable projects.

The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to coordinate across disciplines for multiple