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Xcel Energy•Sioux Falls, SD

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Xcel Energy is seeking a Plant Engineer with a primary focus on mechanical systems to join its Energy Supply Power Generation team. This role will provide technical support for equipment repairs, troubleshoot operational issues, manage asset improvement projects, and assist with budgetary planning. The candidate will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, and Projects departments to ensure the safe and reliable operation of Xcel Energy's power plants. This position is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with travel to various Power Plants in the region required. The role involves regular onsite support at the Angus Anson Power Plant and support for the new Lyon County Generating Plant project. The candidate must possess unique technical skills and critical thinking abilities to support a complex operating environment. The specific level (Entry, Staff, or Senior Engineer) will be determined by the candidate's skills and experience.

Requirements

Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace or Civil Engineering. Mechanical Engineering preferred.
0+ years relevant engineering experience (for Entry Engineer Level)
2+ years relevant engineering experience (for Staff Engineer Level)
5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE required; 7+ years relevant engineering experience without EIT/FE (for Senior Engineer Level)
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) preferred (for Entry Engineer Level)
EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred (for Staff Engineer Level)
PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need (for Senior Engineer Level)
Experience in power generation or heavy industrial environments (for Senior Engineer Level)
Experience with Power Generation equipment (turbines, generators, governors, pumps, valves, instrumentation) (for Senior Engineer Level)
Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies (for Senior Engineer Level)

Responsibilities

Uses and applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to perform activities/assignments of limited scope.
Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.).
Utilizes and may assist with the development of procedures.
Provides ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics, Regulatory, etc.
May provide field engineering oversight for activities such as commissioning, testing, inspections etc. under direct supervision.
Coordinates/leads projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation and commissioning), under the direction of a higher level engineer or supervisor.
Under the direction of a higher level engineer/supervisor, supports bid/evaluation processes by performing basic analysis and calculations on existing documentation and materials that support the preparation of bid documents.
In completing segments of technical evaluations for proposals may need to effectively communicate with other business areas of the company following appropriate processes.
Effectively exchanges information in all formats, on matters having a wide range of importance and complexity both inter-organizationally and with outside customer/vendors.
May coordinate the work of interns, drafters, technicians, and/or others and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
Responsible for continuous self development of technical skills and competencies.
May perform activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.