Xcel Energy
Renewables Reliability Engineering (Staff, Senior or Principal)
Xcel Energy, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Overview
Renewables Reliability Engineering (Staff, Senior or Principal) Join to apply for the Renewables Reliability Engineering (Staff, Senior or Principal) role at Xcel Energy. This is a hybrid role with three days in the office and two days remote. Up to 25% travel, with options for using a company vehicle or submitting mileage for reimbursement. Position Summary
The Renewables Reliability Engineering team is responsible for elevating the reliability and availability of renewable energy systems while optimizing costs. The team leverages technical expertise, data-driven insights and teamwork to deliver resilient, safe, and cost-effective solutions across the wind, solar, and battery storage portfolio. We are seeking a highly skilled SCADA Engineer to join our team. This role will involve applying electrical and control subsystem expertise to an expanding fleet of wind, solar, and battery farms across three service territories. Occasional climbing of wind turbines and entering substations may be required. Occasional on‑call availability for plant outage troubleshooting and restoration. Familiarity with component failure rate calculations and other reliability engineering concepts is strongly preferred. Responsibilities
Deliver cyber-secure solutions to enhance data capture and equipment reliability in the fleet Troubleshoot RTUs and site SCADA infrastructure including Windows Servers and network switches Develop expertise in single and multiple-power plant control methodologies Perform root cause analysis and identify corrective action plans to prevent repeat failures Provide technical and operational insights to influence new equipment design specifications Participate in industry networking and piloting new technologies to improve equipment reliability Leverage software and analytics to streamline processes and improve efficiency Staff Engineer, Senior Engineer, Principal Engineer – Minimum Requirements
Staff Engineer Level (Salary Range: $79,800-$103,666) Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program; electrical engineering degree preferred 2+ years of relevant engineering experience; EIT/FE strongly preferred Senior Engineer Level (Salary Range: $94,600-$126,134) Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program; electrical engineering degree preferred 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE required; 7+ years without EIT/FE Preferred PE registration depending on business need Principal Engineer (Salary Range: $109,300-$152,766) Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program; electrical engineering degree preferred 9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE registration required; 15+ years without PE Preferred Requirements
Experience with SEL RTAC platform and Novatech OrionLX Experience with Ignition SCADA from Inductive Automation Familiarity with DNP3, MODBUS, and OPC protocols Strong computer networking skills (CCNA) and understanding of computer architecture Proficiency in Python and SQL Additional Details
Under general direction, demonstrates complete understanding and wide application of engineering principles. May lead small–medium non-critical projects or critical projects under supervision. May provide work direction to other professionals or staff. Represents the organization in solving difficult technical issues. Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contact. Benefits and Other Information
Non-Bargaining; starting base pay ranges from $79,800 to $152,766 per year. Eligible for benefits including annual incentive programs, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, retirement plans, PTO and more. Deadline to Apply: 09/21/25. EEO statements and accessibility information are included in the original posting. 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 recruiting@xcelenergy.com. Accessibility: Xcel Energy is committed to accessibility. For assistance with the application process, contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
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Renewables Reliability Engineering (Staff, Senior or Principal) Join to apply for the Renewables Reliability Engineering (Staff, Senior or Principal) role at Xcel Energy. This is a hybrid role with three days in the office and two days remote. Up to 25% travel, with options for using a company vehicle or submitting mileage for reimbursement. Position Summary
The Renewables Reliability Engineering team is responsible for elevating the reliability and availability of renewable energy systems while optimizing costs. The team leverages technical expertise, data-driven insights and teamwork to deliver resilient, safe, and cost-effective solutions across the wind, solar, and battery storage portfolio. We are seeking a highly skilled SCADA Engineer to join our team. This role will involve applying electrical and control subsystem expertise to an expanding fleet of wind, solar, and battery farms across three service territories. Occasional climbing of wind turbines and entering substations may be required. Occasional on‑call availability for plant outage troubleshooting and restoration. Familiarity with component failure rate calculations and other reliability engineering concepts is strongly preferred. Responsibilities
Deliver cyber-secure solutions to enhance data capture and equipment reliability in the fleet Troubleshoot RTUs and site SCADA infrastructure including Windows Servers and network switches Develop expertise in single and multiple-power plant control methodologies Perform root cause analysis and identify corrective action plans to prevent repeat failures Provide technical and operational insights to influence new equipment design specifications Participate in industry networking and piloting new technologies to improve equipment reliability Leverage software and analytics to streamline processes and improve efficiency Staff Engineer, Senior Engineer, Principal Engineer – Minimum Requirements
Staff Engineer Level (Salary Range: $79,800-$103,666) Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program; electrical engineering degree preferred 2+ years of relevant engineering experience; EIT/FE strongly preferred Senior Engineer Level (Salary Range: $94,600-$126,134) Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program; electrical engineering degree preferred 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE required; 7+ years without EIT/FE Preferred PE registration depending on business need Principal Engineer (Salary Range: $109,300-$152,766) Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program; electrical engineering degree preferred 9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE registration required; 15+ years without PE Preferred Requirements
Experience with SEL RTAC platform and Novatech OrionLX Experience with Ignition SCADA from Inductive Automation Familiarity with DNP3, MODBUS, and OPC protocols Strong computer networking skills (CCNA) and understanding of computer architecture Proficiency in Python and SQL Additional Details
Under general direction, demonstrates complete understanding and wide application of engineering principles. May lead small–medium non-critical projects or critical projects under supervision. May provide work direction to other professionals or staff. Represents the organization in solving difficult technical issues. Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contact. Benefits and Other Information
Non-Bargaining; starting base pay ranges from $79,800 to $152,766 per year. Eligible for benefits including annual incentive programs, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, retirement plans, PTO and more. Deadline to Apply: 09/21/25. EEO statements and accessibility information are included in the original posting. 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 recruiting@xcelenergy.com. Accessibility: Xcel Energy is committed to accessibility. For assistance with the application process, contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
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