Substation Field Engineer (Senior or Principal)

Xcel Energy•Lubbock, TX

1d•$97,000 - $156,600

About The Position

This role is for a Substation Field Engineer (Senior or Principal) at Xcel Energy. The position summary and responsibilities reflect the senior engineer level, with the successfully chosen candidate being placed at a level commensurate with their skills and experience. The role involves applying extensive technical expertise, performing as a staff advisor and consultant, and carrying out complex assignments that may lead to the development of new techniques and procedures. The engineer will represent the organization on contracts and projects, interacting with senior external personnel on significant technical matters. Work is performed with considerable latitude and is reviewed from a long-term perspective. The role may involve directing engineers, technicians, and craft personnel, and leading multiple projects of moderate to large size or portions of major projects.

Requirements

Required bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum
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)
9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration required; 15+ years relevant engineering experience without PE. (for Principal Engineer)
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.

Nice To Haves

Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need.

Responsibilities

Applies extensive technical expertise and has an understanding of the basic principles of other related disciplines.
Fully demonstrates the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level by applying technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to lead projects of moderate to large size, scope and complexity.
Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.)
Provides field engineering oversight and direction for activities such as support, testing, installation, inspections, commissioning etc.
Coordinates/leads multiple projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement, installation and commissioning).
Represents the organization as the prime technical contact in the bid/evaluation processes including preparation of bid documents, completion of technical evaluations for proposals and providing recommendations for selection.
Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination with internal and external organizations.
Effectively and with precision resolves difficult technical/business matters both inter-organizationally and with outside customer/vendors with all formats of communication.
May assign tasks to and/or direct engineers, technicians, craft personnel and other support staff including coordination and review of work assignments.
Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
Responsible for continuous self-development of technical skills and competencies.
Leads activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.