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

Xcel Energy•Platteville, CO

1d•$81,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fleet Turbine Engineer will be responsible for fleet wide system ownership for the steam and combustion turbine systems. This consists of fleet wide system management, planning, improvement, accountability for system performance, troubleshooting and performing technical analysis. This includes disassembling/reassembling of turbine units, performing inspections, making repair recommendations, and conducting technical analysis during major outages. Under general direction, demonstrates complete understanding & wide application of engineering technical principle, theories, & concepts in the field. Independently determines & develops approaches to solutions. Receives technical guidance on complex problems; completed work reviewed for adequacy in meeting objectives. May lead small-medium non-critical projects or critical projects under direction of higher level engineer/supervisor. May provide work direction to other professionals &/or staff. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. Frequent inter-organizational & outside customer contact. Demonstrates a broad knowledge & proficiency of precedents in the specialty area, a good knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines.

Requirements

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

Uses & applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, & techniques to perform activities/assignments that may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials or methods & difficult coordination requirements.
Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.) Utilizes & may assist with the development of procedures requiring a broad knowledge & proficiency in a specialty area & has a general knowledge of related disciplines.
Works under the general direction of a higher level engineer or supervisor for routine engineering projects. Provide ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, testing/diagnostics & Regulatory. May provide field engineering oversight &/or direction for activities such as commissioning, testing, inspections, etc.
May lead small-medium, non-critical projects. Coordinate/leads critical projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation & commissioning), under the direction of a higher level engineer or supervisor. Work reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
Under the direction of a higher level engineer/supervisor supports bid/evaluation processes including preparation of bid documents, completion of technical evaluations for proposals; provide recommendations for selection, etc. Partners & communicates with areas such as Supply Chain & Legal following appropriate processes.
Frequently exchanges information in all formats, on matters having a wide range of importance & complexity both inter-organizationally & with outside customers.
May assign tasks & coordinate work of interns, drafters, technicians, craft personnel &/or others. Provide guidance & mentoring to less experienced engineers. Responsible for continuous self-development of technical skills & competencies.
Performs activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.