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

Xcel Energy•Denver, CO

11d•$70,000 - $156,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Xcel Energy is seeking a Gas Systems Engineer with opportunities for growth and development. This role involves applying extensive technical expertise and acting as a staff advisor and consultant in a technical specialty. The engineer will perform complex or innovative assignments, potentially leading to new techniques, procedures, or equipment. The position requires representing the organization as a prime technical contact on contracts and projects, interacting with senior external personnel, and exercising considerable latitude in determining technical objectives. The role may involve directing engineers, technicians, and administrative staff, and leading multiple projects of moderate to large size or portions of major projects. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model, with roles typically onsite three days per week, though expectations may vary.

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
Natural gas experience

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.
Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.).
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).
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.
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.