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Staff or Senior Engineer - Transmission and Substation Standards-September 2024
Minneapolis
Sep 15, 2025
About Staff or Senior Engineer - Transmission and Substation Standards

  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.

  Do you want to be on the bleeding edge of the next generation of power grid modernization and transformation? Xcel Energy might just be the next challenging and rewarding career move for you!

  This position can be based in any of the following locations, on a hybrid work schedule: Minneapolis, MN; Denver, CO; Amarillo, TX, or Eau Claire, WI.

  The below job summary and responsibilities reflects the duties of the Senior Engineer; Staff level will differ as less skills and/or experience will be required. The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidate's skills and experience.

  Position Summary

  Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. 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. Work is expected to result in the development of new/improved techniques and procedures or new/refined equipment, materials, processes, products, and/or scientific methods. Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects and interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Work is performed without appreciable direction and considerable latitude is exercised in determining technical objectives of assignment. Guidance relates largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long- term perspective, for desired results. May assign tasks to and direct engineers, technicians, craft personnel and administrative staff, including coordination and review of work assignments. Responsible for (and may lead) multiple projects of moderate to large size or portions of major projects.

  Essential Responsibilities

  Applies extensive technical expertise and has an understanding of the basic principals of other related disciplines. Fully demonstrates the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level by applying technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to lead projects of moderate to large size, scope and complexity.

  Largely self-directed work is expected to result in the development of new or improved techniques, procedures and standards. Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.)

  Without appreciable direction exercises considerable latitude in determining ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics and Regulatory. Provides field engineering oversight and direction for activities such as support , testing, installation, inspections, commissioning etc.

  Coordinates/leads multiple projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement, installation and commissioning). May lead more critical projects with oversight of a higher level engineer or supervisor.

  Represents the organization as the prime technical contact in the bid/evaluation processes including preparation of bid documents, completion of technical evaluations for proposals and providing recommendations for selection. Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination with internal and external organizations.

  Effectively and with precision resolves difficult technical/business matters both inter-organizationally and with outside customer/vendors with all formats of communication.

  May assign tasks to and/or direct engineers, technicians, craft personnel and other support staff including coordination and review of work assignments. Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers. Responsible for continuous self development of technical skills and competencies.

  Leads activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.

  Staff Level Minimum Requirements

  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency).

  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 Level Minimum Requirements

  Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)

  5+ years relevant engineering experience

  EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required

  Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.

  PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need

  Preferred Requirements

  BS Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering may be considered in lieu of Electrical Engineering Degree depending on substation / transmission experience.

  Experience with physical engineering elements of a substation.

  Strong project management skills.

  Salary Range: Staff - $78,000 to $101,000; Senior - $93,000 to $123,000.

  As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

  Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [email protected] .

  Non-Bargaining

  The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $78,000.00 to $123,000.00 per year

  This position may also be eligible for the following benefits and/or pay components: Pay - 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 reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Personal holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) (full-time employees only), Parental Leave

  Pay and benefit packages may vary based on position. Some employees are under collective bargaining agreements, which determine the benefits they will receive. If the information conflicts with the terms of the written plan documents governing the plan, the plan document will control. Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

  Anticipated Last Date to Apply: 02/26/24

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  ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

  Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. 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 [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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