Generation Project Development Engineer (Eng., Sr, Staff or Principal)
About The Position
The Generation Development Engineer – Thermal provides technical engineering support for new power generation projects using thermal technologies, such as simple- and combined-cycle combustion turbine plants, natural gas fuel cells, geothermal power, and emerging energy technologies. The role supports development of new projects, including plant layout and major configuration options; basic technical specifications; scopes of work for consultant engineering studies; technical aspects of equipment supply contracts; interconnection and fuel-supply planning; plant performance estimates; and selection of emissions-control technologies in conjunction with Environmental Services. The position provides technical support for new generation projects from origination through regulatory approval. The role may be filled at the Engineer, Senior Engineer, Staff Engineer, or Principal Engineer level depending on the candidate’s qualifications. Duties and autonomy vary by level, from supervised, limited-scope engineering assignments to independent technical leadership on complex and critical projects. Responsibilities across levels may include technical documentation, design and equipment selection, procurement and bid evaluations, project coordination, budgeting and forecasting, communication with internal and external stakeholders, and mentoring or directing less-experienced personnel. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday, but work-location expectations vary based on the role, team, and business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited curriculum or recognized equivalency.
- Engineer level: 0 or more years of relevant engineering experience.
- Senior Engineer level: 5 or more years of relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE, or 7 or more years without EIT/FE.
- Staff Engineer level: 2 or more years of relevant engineering experience.
- Principal Engineer level: 9 or more years of relevant experience in power generation or heavy industrial projects with PE registration, or 15 or more years without PE registration.
- Ability to demonstrate the technical skills and core competencies established for the applicable engineering level.
- Principal Engineer level requires PE registration for the 9+ years experience pathway.
Nice To Haves
- Engineer level: EIT/FE preferred.
- Staff Engineer level: EIT/FE strongly preferred.
- Senior Engineer level: PE registration may be required depending on business need.
- Principal Engineer level: Advanced degree (M.E., M.S., or Ph.D.) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical engineering support for new thermal generation projects from origination through regulatory approval.
- Develop project layouts and major configuration options, technical specifications, and scopes of work for consultant engineering studies.
- Support technical aspects of equipment supply contracts in coordination with Supply Chain.
- Plan interconnections and fuel supply, and estimate plant performance.
- Select emissions-control technologies in conjunction with Environmental Services.
- Develop and support technical documentation, including designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, and procedures.
- Provide technical support for project activities involving design standards, technical specifications, and performance optimization.
- Coordinate or lead project phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement, installation, commissioning, and evaluation, as appropriate to the engineering level.
- Support or manage bid and evaluation processes, including preparation of bid documents, technical proposal evaluations, and recommendations for selection.
- Communicate and coordinate with internal business areas and external customers, vendors, and other organizations on technical matters.
- Perform or coordinate budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, and work-order management in support of engineering projects.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers and, where applicable, coordinate or direct the work of interns, technicians, craft personnel, and other staff.
- Maintain and develop technical skills and competencies.
Benefits
- Annual Incentive Program
- Medical/Pharmacy Plan
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
- Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transit programs
- Employee recognition program
- Pension
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Volunteer Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
