Energy Efficiency Engineer - Commercial and Industrial

Xcel Energy•Denver, CO

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Energy Efficiency Engineer provides technical expertise in conservation programs to help Xcel Energy customers use energy more efficiently. The role provides technical guidance and reviews for customers and internal sales and marketing staff, examines potential applications, and recommends solutions. It develops and maintains expertise in assigned technical areas to maximize customer adoption of conservation products. The position is a key technical resource for assigned gas or electric conservation areas, which may include HVAC, lighting, compressed air, energy-efficient building construction, motors, controls, industrial processing, boilers, furnaces, and recommissioning. It supports program analysis and technical-financial modeling under applicable regulatory and corporate requirements, and helps ensure projects can withstand regulatory scrutiny and validate rebate expenditures. The role also researches technologies and applications, monitors energy-related codes, and works with customers, staff, trade allies, and external technical networks to improve and expand conservation offerings. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model, with many roles expected onsite three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday. Work-location expectations vary by role, team, and business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering degree from an ABET-accredited curriculum.
Significant direct customer contact.
Six years of experience in energy conservation strategies or a related field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Engineer certification.
Experience in consulting engineering, industrial processes, technical sales, or project management.

Responsibilities

Review and take responsibility for the validity of conservation program analyses in assigned areas, applying relevant regulatory and internal rules and guidelines for technical-financial models.
Document and run technical-financial models in accordance with state and corporate guidelines.
Help ensure projects withstand regulatory scrutiny, validate rebate expenditures, and maximize company investments.
Provide technical guidance, training, and education to internal staff, Xcel Energy Marketing and Sales, customers, and trade allies on technology issues.
Consult with customers about program offerings and collaborate with product development and program managers to improve and expand conservation products and services.
Develop and maintain technical leadership in assigned gas or electric conservation areas, serving as a key technical resource.
Research new technologies and applications to improve and expand conservation offerings.
Monitor federal, state, and local energy-related codes and assess how changes in efficiency levels may affect program guidelines and performance.
Develop relationships with engineering and architectural firms, government agencies, industry associations, and research firms to leverage external expertise.
Provide customer consulting as part of product delivery, including project-specific consulting and technical sales.

Benefits

Annual incentive program
Medical/pharmacy plan
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Dependent care flexible spending account
Health care flexible spending account
Health savings account for employees enrolled in an eligible health plan
Limited-purpose flexible spending account for eligible employees enrolled in an eligible health plan and HSA
Transportation reimbursement account
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance program
Fitness center reimbursement for employees enrolled in an eligible health plan
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Holidays
Volunteer paid time off
Parental leave