Mechanical Field Engineer (Gas/Steam Turbine) (Staff, Senior or Principal)

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

6d•$94,600 - $152,766•Hybrid

About The Position

Xcel Energy is seeking a Mechanical Field Engineer for Gas/Steam Turbines, with the role open to Staff, Senior, or Principal levels. This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. The Fleet Turbine Engineer will be responsible for fleet-wide system ownership of steam and combustion turbine systems, including management, planning, improvement, performance accountability, troubleshooting, and technical analysis. This involves disassembling/reassembling turbine units, performing inspections, making repair recommendations, and conducting technical analysis during major outages. The role requires extensive technical expertise and a full understanding of related disciplines, acting as a staff advisor and consultant. Complex or innovative assignments are expected, leading to the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. The engineer will represent the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects, interacting with senior external personnel on significant technical matters. Work is performed with considerable latitude in determining technical objectives, and completed work is reviewed from a long-term perspective. The role may involve assigning tasks to and directing engineers, technicians, craft personnel, and administrative staff, and is responsible for multiple projects of moderate to large size or portions of major projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, mechanical engineering degree preferred.
Staff Engineer: 2+ year's relevant engineering experience. Demonstrated broad knowledge & proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines.
Senior Engineer: 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required; 7+ years relevant engineering experience without EIT/FE.
Principal Engineer: 9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration required; 15+ years relevant engineering experience without PE.
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills & core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.

Nice To Haves

EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred (for Staff level).
Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need (for Senior level).
Technical Field Advisor experience on steam or gas turbines.
Experience working with steam turbines, combustion turbines, and other rotating equipment such as pumps and motors.
Prior power plant experience, particularly in operations, maintenance, or engineering roles.
Proficiency in vibration analysis for troubleshooting mechanical issues and performing equipment balancing.
Experience and training on Siemens, GE, or other OEM equipment.

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.