Xcel Energy
Senior or Principal Engineer - Electric System Performance
Xcel Energy, Edina, Minnesota, United States
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Senior or Principal Engineer - Electric System Performance
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This position can be based in St. Paul, or Edina MN; Amarillo TX; Denver, CO; Eau Claire, WI; or Fargo, ND, on a hybrid (3 days per week in the office) work schedule. This position can be hired at the Senior or Principal Engineer level, depending on the candidates' overall qualification, experience and interview.
Position Summary - Senior Engineer - Electric System Performance Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Performs as a staff advisor and consultant in a technical specialty, a type of facility or equipment, or a program function. Carries out complex or innovative assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. Work is expected to result in the development of new/improved techniques and procedures or new/refined equipment, materials, processes, products, and/or scientific methods. Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects and interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Work is performed without appreciable direction and considerable latitude is exercised in determining technical objectives of assignment. Guidance relates largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective, for desired results. May assign tasks to and direct engineers, technicians, craft personnel and administrative staff, including coordination and review of work assignments. Responsible for (and may lead) multiple projects of moderate to large size or portions of major projects.
Essential Responsibilities - Senior Engineer
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.
Largely self-directed work is expected to result in the development of new or improved techniques, procedures and standards. Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.).
Without appreciable direction exercises considerable latitude in determining ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics and Regulatory. 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). May lead more critical projects with oversight of a higher-level engineer or supervisor.
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.
Minimum Requirements - Senior Engineer
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency) + 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE, or 7+ years without EIT/FE.
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need.
Position Summary - Principal Engineer - Electric System Performance 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. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Problems are difficult to define and require unconventional or innovative approaches, and require sophisticated research techniques. Responsible for major projects 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. Assignments are often self-initiated and may involve leading multiple critical and/or complex projects.
Essential Responsibilities - Principal Engineer
Applies extensive technical expertise and has a higher-level understanding of the basic principles of other related disciplines. Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts, and contributes to the development of new principles, concepts and technical standards.
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 complex studies.
Exercises authority and technical leadership on assignments that are strategic and have long-term implications for 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.
Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications. Manages bid/evaluation processes including preparation of bid documents, technical evaluations, and selection recommendations.
Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Influential in communications with internal and external stakeholders.
May provide oversight of engineers, interns, craft personnel, technicians and other professionals. Mentors less experienced engineers and supports ongoing self-development.
May coordinate budgeting, estimating, forecasting, and work order management in support of existing or future projects.
Minimum Requirements - Principal Engineer
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency) 9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE, or 15+ years without PE.
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Electrical Engineering degree and/or experience
Data analysis tools experience / familiarity
GIS industry / software experience
Power distribution / utility experience
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services. 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.
Deadline to Apply: 09/14/25
EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Join to apply for the Senior or Principal Engineer - Electric System Performance role at
Xcel Energy .
This position can be based in St. Paul, or Edina MN; Amarillo TX; Denver, CO; Eau Claire, WI; or Fargo, ND, on a hybrid (3 days per week in the office) work schedule. This position can be hired at the Senior or Principal Engineer level, depending on the candidates' overall qualification, experience and interview.
Position Summary - Senior Engineer - Electric System Performance Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Performs as a staff advisor and consultant in a technical specialty, a type of facility or equipment, or a program function. Carries out complex or innovative assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. Work is expected to result in the development of new/improved techniques and procedures or new/refined equipment, materials, processes, products, and/or scientific methods. Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects and interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Work is performed without appreciable direction and considerable latitude is exercised in determining technical objectives of assignment. Guidance relates largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective, for desired results. May assign tasks to and direct engineers, technicians, craft personnel and administrative staff, including coordination and review of work assignments. Responsible for (and may lead) multiple projects of moderate to large size or portions of major projects.
Essential Responsibilities - Senior Engineer
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.
Largely self-directed work is expected to result in the development of new or improved techniques, procedures and standards. Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.).
Without appreciable direction exercises considerable latitude in determining ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics and Regulatory. 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). May lead more critical projects with oversight of a higher-level engineer or supervisor.
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.
Minimum Requirements - Senior Engineer
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency) + 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE, or 7+ years without EIT/FE.
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need.
Position Summary - Principal Engineer - Electric System Performance 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. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Problems are difficult to define and require unconventional or innovative approaches, and require sophisticated research techniques. Responsible for major projects 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. Assignments are often self-initiated and may involve leading multiple critical and/or complex projects.
Essential Responsibilities - Principal Engineer
Applies extensive technical expertise and has a higher-level understanding of the basic principles of other related disciplines. Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts, and contributes to the development of new principles, concepts and technical standards.
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 complex studies.
Exercises authority and technical leadership on assignments that are strategic and have long-term implications for 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.
Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications. Manages bid/evaluation processes including preparation of bid documents, technical evaluations, and selection recommendations.
Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Influential in communications with internal and external stakeholders.
May provide oversight of engineers, interns, craft personnel, technicians and other professionals. Mentors less experienced engineers and supports ongoing self-development.
May coordinate budgeting, estimating, forecasting, and work order management in support of existing or future projects.
Minimum Requirements - Principal Engineer
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency) 9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE, or 15+ years without PE.
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Electrical Engineering degree and/or experience
Data analysis tools experience / familiarity
GIS industry / software experience
Power distribution / utility experience
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services. 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.
Deadline to Apply: 09/14/25
EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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