Power Plant Engineer, Controls System Focus (Senior, Staff, or Entry level)

Xcel Energy•Burnsville, MN

1d•$70,000 - $129,267•Onsite

About The Position

Xcel Energy has an exciting opportunity within its Energy Supply Power Generation team. Candidate will work with engineering staff to support the reliable and efficient operation of Xcel Energy’s generation assets. As the site Plant Engineer with primary focus on control systems, duties would include technical support for equipment repairs, involvement in troubleshooting for operational issues, project management tasks for asset improvement and budgetary planning for the site. The candidate must demonstrate the unique technical skills and critical thinking required to support a complex operating environment. Candidate will work closely with departments within Xcel Energy such as Operations, Maintenance, Environmental and Projects to maintain safe and reliable operation of our Power Plants. This position is located in Burnsville, MN. The candidate must have the ability to travel to various Power Plants as needed throughout the region.

Requirements

Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, mechanical, chemical, aerospace, or civil engineering preferred.
0+ years relevant engineering experience (Entry Engineer Level)
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 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)
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
Ability to travel to various Power Plants as needed throughout the region.

Nice To Haves

EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred. (Entry Engineer Level)
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)
Experience in power generation or heavy industrial environments.
Experience with Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Cyber Security and Network

Responsibilities

Provide initial troubleshooting and problem solving to investigate, document and resolve operational issues and implement solutions.
Provide engineering technical support for equipment repairs and coordinate offsite engineering services when required for complex problems.
Quantify equipment risk and develop corrective action plans to mitigate risk
Analyze equipment failure rates, failure causes and risk trends to prioritize maintenance and future investments
Identify project improvement opportunities to reduce failures and improve reliability.
Provide engineering support for capital projects, upgrades, and refurbishment of powerhouse equipment.
Support Overhauls & Outages through planning, execution and close out stages
Provide support for plant crews, including reviewing technical material specifications and ordering materials for plant projects
Create capital and operational and maintenance (O&M) projects to ensure long term reliable operation of various plant systems.
Support Break-in plant work screening and prioritization by participating in daily plant plan of the day tailgates and weekly planning meetings.
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.