Substation Field Engineer (Staff or Senior)

Xcel Energy•Eau Claire, WI

2d•$79,800 - $126,134•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Substation Field Engineer (Staff or Senior) at Xcel Energy. The role involves applying engineering principles to complex projects, supporting technical documentation, and providing ongoing technical support for various project activities. The candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with their skills and experience. The job summary and responsibilities reflect the staff engineer level role, with different skills and experience required for senior engineer levels. The position offers opportunities for learning and growth within a company focused on reinventing energy, caring for customers, and committing to the planet.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited, electrical engineering degree preferred.
2+ year's relevant engineering experience (for Staff Engineer).
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 (for Staff Engineer).
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, electrical engineering degree preferred (for Senior Engineer).
5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required; 7+ years relevant engineering experience without EIT/FE (for Senior Engineer).
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization (for Senior Engineer).

Nice To Haves

Substation experience (preferred for Senior Engineer).
PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need (preferred for Senior Engineer).

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.