engineering
Posted YesterdaySubstation Engineer (Staff, Senior, or Principal) - Denver, CO
at Xcel Energy
Denver, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Build the Future of Energy with Xcel Energy Xcel Energy is seeking talented electrical engineers to join our Substation Engineering & Design team.
Requirements
- experience in substation physical and control design and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges. Depending on level,
- Position Summary Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.
- Responsibilities Applies extensive technical expertise and has an understanding of the basic principles of other related disciplines.
- 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.
- 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.
- Requirements Required bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, electrical engineering degree preferred. 9+ years relevant engineering
- experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration required; 15+ years relevant engineering
- experience without PE. Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization. Preferred Requirements
- Experience with electric transmission and/or distribution substation engineering and design.
- Experience with EHV substation projects up to and including 345 kV. Familiarity with utility industry standards, engineering best practices, and applicable codes.
- Experience providing field, construction, commissioning, or operational support for substation projects.
- Experience leading technical project work and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
- Experience developing engineering standards, specifications, design criteria, or work processes.
Benefits
- Staff Engineer Level (Salary Range: $81,800-$106,266) Minimum
- Senior Engineer Level (Salary Range: $97,000-$129,266) Minimum
- Principal Engineer (Salary Range: $112,000-$156,600) Minimum
- Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $81,000.00 to $156,600.00 per year This position is eligible for the following
- benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition
Contact
- Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com .
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- If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Additional details
- Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.
- We are hiring at the Staff, Senior, and Principal Engineer levels, with placement based on experience, technical expertise, and demonstrated competencies.
- As a leader in the clean energy transition, Xcel Energy is investing in grid modernization, reliability, resiliency, and the integration of renewable energy resources.
- In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of critical substation infrastructure projects that help power the communities we serve.
- responsibilities may include technical project leadership, development of new and improved engineering solutions, mentoring engineers and designers, and serving as a valued technical resource across the organization.
- This position offers opportunities to work on impactful projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to the future of the electric grid. The job summary and
- responsibilities below reflect the expectations of the Senior Engineer level. Candidates hired at the Staff or Principal Engineer levels will be expected to demonstrate
- qualifications and competencies aligned with those respective roles.
- Performs as a staff advisor and consultant in a technical specialty, a type of facility or equipment, or a program function.
- Carries out complex or innovative assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.