Transmission Line Engineer (Senior or Principal)

Xcel Energy•Amarillo, TX

8d•$97,000 - $156,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Xcel Energy is hiring a Transmission Line Engineer at the Senior or Principal level. The role applies extensive technical expertise in transmission line engineering and construction, leading new transmission line projects and carrying out complex assignments that may require developing improved techniques and procedures. The engineer applies existing codes and standards to develop standards and project specifications and serves as the prime technical contact on projects, coordinating significant technical matters with internal and external organizations. Work is largely self-directed, with considerable latitude in determining technical objectives. The role may direct engineers, technicians, craft personnel, and administrative staff, and is responsible for multiple moderate-to-large projects or portions of major projects. An on-call rotation is required. The job description reflects the Senior Engineer role; the selected candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with skills and experience. Requirements differ between the Senior and Principal levels. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model, and many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday, although expectations vary by role, team, and business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited curriculum.
Senior level: at least 5 years of relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE, or at least 7 years without EIT/FE.
Principal level: at least 9 years of relevant engineering experience with PE registration, or at least 15 years without PE.
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies established and documented for the applicable engineering level.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) registration may be required depending on business need.
Proficiency in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
Experience with conductor vibration software.
Experience with MFAD.
Experience with transmission line construction.

Responsibilities

Apply technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to lead engineering projects of moderate to large size, scope, and complexity.
Develop or improve techniques, procedures, and standards, and support technical documentation such as designs, testing, calculations, reports, and standards.
Determine and provide technical support for project activities in areas such as operations, maintenance, testing/diagnostics, and regulatory matters.
Provide field engineering oversight and direction for support, testing, installation, inspections, and commissioning activities.
Coordinate or lead multiple projects or portions of projects, including research, design, equipment selection, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
Represent the organization as the prime technical contact in bid and evaluation processes, including preparing bid documents, evaluating proposals, and recommending selections.
Resolve difficult technical and business matters with internal organizations and external customers or vendors through effective communication.
Assign and direct work for engineers, technicians, craft personnel, and support staff, and coordinate and review work assignments.
Guide and mentor less experienced engineers and continually develop technical skills and competencies.
Lead budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, and work-order management activities in support of engineering projects.