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Transmission Operations / Planning Engineer (Entry, Staff, Senior, or Principal Level)

Transmission Operations / Planning Engineer (Entry, Staff, Senior, or Principal Level)

Xcel EnergyMinneapolis, MN, US
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Job Description

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55418, United States of America

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 Transmission Operations / Planning Engineer position can be hired at the Entry, Staff, Senior, or Principal levels and will differ as minimum skills and / or experience will be required for each level. The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidate's skills and experience. This position will be located in Golden, Colorado, or Minneapolis, Minnesota on a hybrid work schedule (3 days per week on-site).

Position Summary

  • Viewed as the technical engineer or subject matter expert for the organization in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes for an assigned area of responsibility (i.e. subject matter, function, type of facility, equipment or product).
  • Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Problems must be approached through a series of complex and conceptually related studies, are difficult to define, require unconventional or innovative approaches, and require sophisticated research techniques.
  • Responsible for major project or several complex projects of moderate to large scope.
  • Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and / or programs. Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.
  • Maintains contacts with individuals and units within and outside the corporation for action on technical matters.
  • Works under consultative direction toward broad general goals and objectives.
  • Assignments are often self-initiated. Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Work checked through consultation and agreement with others rather than by formal review of superior.
  • May provide work direction for a team of engineers, technicians and other professionals as necessary to complete assignments. This includes evaluation of work progress and results / feedback to supervisors on performance. May lead multiple critical and / or complex projects.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Applies extensive technical expertise and has a higher-level understanding of the basic principles of other related disciplines. Fully demonstrates the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level by applying advanced technical principles, theories and concepts, and contributes to the development of new principles, concepts and technical standards. Fully demonstrates unique technical skills.
  • As a recognized internal technical SME, conceives plans and conducts research to develop procedures, codes and standards in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity and supports the development of technical documentation through a series of complex and conceptually related studies requiring unconventional or innovative approaches.
  • Exercises authority and technical leadership on assignments that are often self-initiated and self-directed. Assignments are strategic and have significant long-term implications to achievement of overall business objectives.
  • May lead multiple critical and / or complex projects including research, design, equipment specification and selection, installation, start-up, commissioning and evaluation of work progress and results.
  • Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications. Manages bid / evaluation processes which include the preparation of bid documents, completion of technical evaluations for proposals and the review and approval of recommendations for selection.
  • Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and / or programs. Is influential in all forms of communications with internal and external business.
  • May provide oversight of engineers, interns, craft personnel, technicians and other professionals. Forms mentoring relationships with less experienced engineers for the transfer of knowledge and continuous self-development of technical skills and competencies. Demonstrates effective leadership skills.
  • May provide overall coordination of processes related to budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting and work order management, in support of existing engineering projects or packaging proposals for future projects.
  • Entry Engineer Level (Salary Range : $68,300-86,500)

    Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum.
  • 0+ years relevant engineering experience Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established and documented by the organization.
  • Preferred EIT / FE (Engineer in Training / Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred.
  • Staff Engineer Level (Salary Range : $79,800-$103,666)

    Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited, electrical engineering degree preferred.
  • 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.
  • Senior Engineer Level (Salary Range : $94,600-$126,134)

    Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, electrical engineering degree preferred.
  • 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT / FE (Engineer in Training / Fundamentals of Engineering) required; 7+ years relevant engineering experience without EIT / FE.
  • Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established and documented by the organization.
  • Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need.
  • Principal Engineer (Salary Range : $109,300-$152,766)

    Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, electrical engineering degree preferred.
  • 9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration required; 15+ years relevant engineering experience without PE.
  • Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established and documented by the organization.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity or proficiency with PSS / E or similar power transmission planning software tools
  • As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com .

    Non-Bargaining

    The anticipated starting base pay for this position is : $68,300.00 to $152,766.00 per year

    This position is eligible for the following 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.

    In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

    Deadline to Apply : 10 / 21 / 25

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    ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

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