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

Xcel Energy•Lubbock, TX

1d•$81,000 - $156,600•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Mechanical Field Engineer specializing in Gas/Steam Turbines, with opportunities at the Staff, Senior, or Principal Engineer levels. The role involves applying engineering principles to complex problems, developing solutions, and potentially leading projects. The candidate will provide technical support for operations, maintenance, testing, and regulatory activities, and may offer field engineering oversight for commissioning and inspections. Responsibilities include supporting bid processes, coordinating with various departments, and mentoring less experienced engineers. The role also involves continuous self-development and performing project support activities such as budgeting and work order management. The specific level and associated requirements will be determined by the candidate's skills and experience.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.
EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred (Staff Engineer Level).
Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need (Senior Engineer Level).
PE (Professional Engineer) registration required (Principal Engineer Level).

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.