Major Project Civil Engineer (Staff, Senior, or Principal)

Xcel Energy•Denver, CO

2d•$81,000 - $156,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Xcel Energy is hiring a Major Project Civil Engineer at the staff, senior, or principal level to support construction of new electric generation stations in Colorado. The role participates in design and construction of utility-scale renewable and dispatchable generation projects, collaborating with EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, Operations, construction teams, and company engineers to achieve strong facility performance. The successful candidate should expect to be onsite at least three days per week through the end of site commissioning; afterward, a hybrid office arrangement is anticipated. Strong communication, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision are important. The role applies engineering principles and technical standards to complex assignments, develops solutions independently, and supports technical documentation, project activities, and engineering processes. Work may include technical support for operations, maintenance, testing, and regulatory matters; field oversight of commissioning, testing, and inspections; coordination of project phases; bid and proposal evaluation; and communication with internal groups and external customers. The engineer may provide direction and mentoring to other personnel and support budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, and work-order management. The level will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s skills and experience. Staff-level qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, preferably civil engineering, and at least two years of relevant engineering experience. Senior-level qualifications include the same degree and five years of relevant experience with EIT/FE, or seven years without it. Principal-level qualifications include the same degree and nine years of relevant experience with PE registration, or 15 years without PE. Salary ranges are $81,000–$106,267 for staff, $97,000–$129,267 for senior, and $112,000–$156,600 for principal. The anticipated starting base pay range for the position is $81,000–$156,600 per year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; civil engineering is preferred.
Staff level: at least 2 years of relevant engineering experience.
Senior level: at least 5 years of relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE, or at least 7 years without EIT/FE.
Principal level: at least 9 years of relevant engineering experience with PE registration, or at least 15 years without PE.
Ability to demonstrate the technical skills and core competencies established for the applicable engineering level.
Strong communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Senior level requires EIT/FE when qualifying with 5 years of experience.
Principal level requires PE registration when qualifying with 9 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

EIT/FE certification is strongly preferred at the staff level.
PE registration may be required for senior-level candidates depending on business need.
Experience with utility-scale projects, particularly renewable projects such as wind, solar, or battery storage; design experience in these areas is particularly valuable.
Experience with utility-scale combustion turbines and/or reciprocating engines as an alternative to renewable facility experience.
Experience designing facilities, including sizing foundations and interpreting geotechnical reports.
Experience overseeing construction and commissioning of utility equipment.

Responsibilities

Apply engineering standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to complex assignments with challenging design or coordination requirements.
Support development of technical documentation, including designs, testing materials, calculations, reports, and standards.
Provide technical support for project activities in areas such as Operations, Maintenance, testing and diagnostics, and Regulatory.
Provide field engineering oversight or direction for commissioning, testing, inspections, and related activities.
Lead small- to medium-sized non-critical projects and coordinate or lead critical projects or project phases under the direction of a higher-level engineer or supervisor.
Support project phases including research, design, equipment selection, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
Support bid and proposal evaluation processes, prepare bid documents, conduct technical evaluations, and provide selection recommendations in coordination with Supply Chain and Legal.
Exchange information with internal organizations and external customers on matters of varying importance and complexity.
Assign tasks and coordinate the work of interns, drafters, technicians, craft personnel, and others as needed; provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
Maintain and develop technical skills and competencies.
Support engineering projects through budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, and work-order management.
Work with EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, Operations, construction teams, and company engineers during design and construction of generation stations.

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 an eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose Flexible Spending Account (if enrolled in an eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if 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