Wind Substation Reliability Engineer

Xcel Energy Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis offers a hybrid work model for engineers across senior levels in renewable substation engineering and related equipment. The role emphasizes being a senior engineer with broad responsibilities and opportunities for growth within the company.

The position includes duties as a technical advisor, project lead, and collaborator with Operations, Maintenance, Testing/Diagnostics, and Regulatory teams. Salaries span Entry to Principal levels with clearly defined requirements.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required; Electrical preferred.
• Experience levels vary by role (Entry to Principal) with corresponding requirements.
• EIT/FE strongly preferred for early levels; PE may be required for principal.

Responsibilities

• Applies extensive technical expertise in renewable substation engineering and electrical balance-of-plant equipment.
• Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on substation reliability projects.
• Leads projects or portions of projects across research, design, procurement, installation, and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical engineering

ABET accredited

Education

ABET accredited engineering program

Electrical Engineering degree (preferred)

Job description

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis offers a hybrid work model for engineers across senior levels in renewable substation engineering and related equipment. The role emphasizes being a senior engineer with broad responsibilities and opportunities for growth within the company.

The position includes duties as a technical advisor, project lead, and collaborator with Operations, Maintenance, Testing/Diagnostics, and Regulatory teams. Salaries span Entry to Principal levels with clearly defined requirements.