Transmission Line Engineer (Staff Level)

Xcel Energy•Denver, CO

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. This is a hybrid (3 days per week in office at Denver, Colorado, 80205) job within the high voltage transmission line engineering department. The position entails engineering projects in support of grid maintenance and expansion. The position works closely with numerous other departments to execute the work. Depending on the engineering level the position may lead large projects or support senior engineers on their projects. The position also requires on-call storm duty every 6-8 weeks. This role also works with our standards organization to develop and refine internal standards for use across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency).
2+ year's relevant engineering experience.
Demonstrated broad knowledge and proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, and general knowledge of other related disciplines.
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established and documented by the organization.
EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

High voltage transmission line design experience.
Proficiency in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, PLS-Tower, MFAD; or L-Pile.
Degree in Civil, Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

Uses and applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to perform activities/assignments that may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials or methods and difficult coordination requirements.
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 requiring a broad knowledge and proficiency in a specialty area and 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 and Regulatory.
May provide field engineering oversight and/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 and 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 and communicates with areas such as Supply Chain and Legal following appropriate processes.
Frequently exchanges information in all formats, on matters having a wide range of importance and complexity both inter-organizationally and with outside customers.
May assign tasks and coordinate work of interns, drafters, technicians, craft personnel and/or others.
Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
Responsible for continuous self-development of technical skills and competencies.
Performs activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.