Gas Systems Engineer (Entry, Staff, Senior or Principal)

Xcel Energy•Denver, CO

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Xcel Energy is seeking a Gas Systems Engineer with opportunities for entry, staff, senior, or principal levels. This role involves applying extensive technical expertise, acting as a staff advisor and consultant, and developing new or improved techniques and procedures. The engineer will represent the organization on contracts and projects, interact with senior external personnel, and may lead multiple projects. The position supports a hybrid work model, with expectations varying based on role and business needs. The job summary and responsibilities reflect the senior engineer level, with placement determined by skills and experience.

Requirements

Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum.
0+ years relevant engineering experience (Entry Engineer Level)
2+ years' relevant engineering experience (Staff Engineer Level)
5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required; 7+ years relevant engineering experience without EIT/FE (Senior Engineer Level)
9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration required; 15+ years relevant engineering experience without PE (Principal Engineer)
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.

Nice To Haves

EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred (Entry Engineer Level)
EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred (Staff Engineer Level)
PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need (Senior Engineer Level)
Mechanical, Civil or Chemical Engineering degree is preferred (Principal Engineer)
Natural gas experience (Principal Engineer)

Responsibilities

Applies extensive technical expertise and has an understanding of the basic principles 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.