Project Engineer (Staff, Senior, or Prinicpal) - Denver, CO
About The Position
Xcel Energy is hiring a Project Engineer at the Staff, Senior, or Principal level in Denver, Colorado. Under general direction, the role applies engineering principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to complex assignments and independently develops approaches to solutions. The engineer may lead small- to medium-sized non-critical projects or coordinate critical projects or portions of projects under the direction of a higher-level engineer or supervisor. Work may include maintaining project scope, schedule, and cost; preparing purchase order requests; approving invoices; forecasting; and providing technical solutions to difficult project issues. The role provides technical support across project phases, including research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation, commissioning, testing, inspections, and regulatory or operational activities. It supports technical documentation and bid evaluation, and may provide field oversight, work direction, and mentoring. The engineer regularly communicates with internal teams and external customers and maintains a focus on safety and quality throughout project execution, procurement, installation, and commissioning. Travel between Denver metro and surrounding-area locations is required. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday, though expectations vary by role, team, and business needs. The position offers annual incentive eligibility and a broad benefits package. Staff, Senior, and Principal levels have different experience and registration requirements, as listed below.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited curriculum.
- Staff level: 2 or more years of relevant engineering experience; demonstrate broad proficiency in a specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, and general knowledge of other related disciplines.
- Staff level: ability to demonstrate the technical skills and core competencies established for this engineering level.
- Senior level: 5 or more years of relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE, or 7 or more years without EIT/FE; ability to demonstrate the technical skills and core competencies established for this engineering level.
- Principal level: 9 or more years of relevant engineering experience with PE registration, or 15 or more years without PE; ability to demonstrate the technical skills and core competencies established for this engineering level.
- Senior level: EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) is required for the 5-or-more-years experience path.
Nice To Haves
- Staff level: EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) is strongly preferred.
- Senior level: PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need.
- Experience working with or in the power industry.
- Project management experience.
- Experience with process system design and construction.
Responsibilities
- Apply engineering standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to complex assignments, including work with conflicting design requirements, unsuitable conventional materials or methods, and difficult coordination requirements.
- Support development of technical documentation such as designs, testing materials, calculations, reports, and standards; use and potentially help develop procedures.
- Provide technical support for project activities involving areas such as Operations, Maintenance, testing and diagnostics, and Regulatory.
- Provide field engineering oversight or direction for activities such as commissioning, testing, and inspections.
- Lead small- to medium-sized non-critical projects, or coordinate critical projects or project phases under the direction of a higher-level engineer or supervisor.
- Support project phases including research, design, equipment selection, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
- Support bid and evaluation processes by preparing bid documents, completing technical evaluations, and recommending proposal selections in coordination with Supply Chain and Legal.
- Communicate and exchange information with internal organizations and outside customers on matters of varying importance and complexity.
- Assign tasks and coordinate the work of interns, drafters, technicians, craft personnel, or others; guide and mentor less experienced engineers.
- Maintain and develop technical skills and competencies.
- Perform budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, and work order management in support of engineering projects.
- Maintain project scope, schedule, and cost, including generating purchase order requests, approving invoices, and maintaining accurate forecasts.
- Prioritize safety and quality throughout project execution, materials procurement, installation, and commissioning.
- Travel between locations in the Denver metro area and surrounding areas.
Benefits
- Annual Incentive Program
- Medical/pharmacy plan
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account (if enrolled in an eligible health plan)
- Limited-Purpose Flexible Spending Account (if enrolled in an eligible health plan and HSA)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in an eligible health plan)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transit programs
- Employee recognition program
- Pension
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Volunteer Paid Time Off
- Parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
