Director Engineering Major Projects Group (Generation)

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$148,400 - $210,733•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides strategic leadership and technical direction for engineering oversight supporting the Major Projects Group across all Xcel Energy operating companies. The role is accountable for the safety, quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness of engineering deliverables for the company’s most complex, critical, and high-value capital projects. Serves as the enterprise engineering authority for major projects, overseeing internal engineers and a significant complement of professional engineering consultants across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines. Ensures designs comply with applicable codes, company standards, and regulatory requirements, and supports safe, reliable, cost-effective project execution from feasibility through commissioning and close-out. The Director anticipates future business requirements and leads partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to advance corporate and business-unit goals. The role supports a multi-billion-dollar capital project portfolio, including fixed and linear assets, and may require up to 50% travel between regions. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model; many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday, though expectations vary by role, team, and business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university; Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering is preferred.
At least 12 years of combined experience in engineering, design, construction, and/or project management.
At least 5 years of experience in engineering leadership or management, including oversight of multidisciplinary engineering teams and external engineering consultants.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations, including NESC, NEC, NERC/FERC, OSHA, DOT, and EPA.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel between regions up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

Experience with EPC, EPCM, and/or CMAR delivery models for large capital projects.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience with utility capital project governance processes, such as stage-gate.
Demonstrated experience managing large portfolios of professional engineering consultant resources.
Experience supporting regulatory filings, rate case proceedings, or CPCN applications.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic engineering leadership and technical direction for the Major Projects Group across all operating companies.
Oversee engineering and design activities and standards across the major projects portfolio, ensuring certified designs, drawing packages, specifications, models, and procurement support are safe, timely, within budget, and compliant with applicable requirements.
Manage internal engineers and professional engineering consultants; set expectations, assess deliverable quality, and hold internal and external resources accountable.
Establish and maintain uniform engineering standards, specifications, and design criteria across operating companies while accommodating regional and asset-specific requirements.
Provide engineering leadership for capital projects, including scope development, EPC engineering deliverable reviews, design and material deviation requests, constructability reviews, design optimization, value engineering, and technical risk assessment.
Ensure engineering deliverables satisfy stage-gate and contractual requirements and align with approved scope, schedule, and budget.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including regional Capital Directors, Business Unit Engineering leadership, standards organizations, EPC partners, construction leadership, Project Controls, Integrated System Planning, Supply Chain, Operations, Regulatory, and Legal.
Prepare and support regulatory filings, including CPCNs, route permits, and rate case filings, as they relate to engineering scope, design, and technical requirements.
Ensure compliance with NERC/FERC reliability standards, Bulk Electric System requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
Oversee engineering quality assurance and quality control; maintain robust reviews and implement lessons-learned and feedback processes for continuous improvement.
Research, evaluate, and facilitate selection of technology and equipment to improve system, environmental, and safety performance, including technology relevant to inverter-based generation, new generating facilities, renewable generation, carbon reduction, and high-voltage systems up to 765kV.
Develop, select, and retain a diverse, well-trained, motivated workforce; promote continuous learning, career planning, professional engineering registration, and development of internal engineering capability.
Represent the company in national and local industry and professional forums to stay informed about emerging changes, issues, and technologies applicable to linear asset engineering.