Xcel Energy
Base pay range
$67.50/hr - $86.78/hr
Description Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled engineer to join our dynamic team focused on natural gas and thermal generation projects. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, modeling, development, and testing of critical power plant systems and components. You will develop functional requirements, create simulations and prototypes to evaluate preliminary designs, and integrate components to produce final products. This position requires a professional who can monitor product quality, control process efficiency, and evaluate designs for effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety. You will investigate root causes of failures and recommend improvements while providing engineering oversight throughout power plant design and construction phases. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-managed, detail-oriented professional with extensive power generation experience to make a significant impact on essential energy infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
Design, model, develop, and test machines, structures, and systems for power plant applications
Develop functional requirements and apply standard engineering principles to project deliverables
Create simulations and prototypes to evaluate preliminary designs and operational performance
Design and test individual components and integrate them into complete systems
Monitor product quality and control process efficiency throughout project lifecycle
Evaluate designs for overall effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety compliance
Investigate root causes of equipment and system failures to maintain quality standards
Recommend improvements based on failure analysis and performance evaluations
Provide construction support and engineering oversight for natural gas and thermal generation projects
Collaborate with project engineers, senior engineers, project managers, and construction managers
Work effectively in construction environments and provide technical guidance as needed
Skills
Self-managed with strong organizational abilities
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Power generation experience, particularly with combustion turbine plants
Familiarity with construction environments and field operations
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Earth
Ability to thrive in collaborative, supportive, and fast-paced work environments
Experience
8 to 10 years of relevant engineering experience
Background in power plant design and construction
Experience with owner/operator organizations or EPC firms preferred
Instrumentation and controls experience is advantageous
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
Professional Engineer license preferred
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Utilities
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Description Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled engineer to join our dynamic team focused on natural gas and thermal generation projects. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, modeling, development, and testing of critical power plant systems and components. You will develop functional requirements, create simulations and prototypes to evaluate preliminary designs, and integrate components to produce final products. This position requires a professional who can monitor product quality, control process efficiency, and evaluate designs for effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety. You will investigate root causes of failures and recommend improvements while providing engineering oversight throughout power plant design and construction phases. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-managed, detail-oriented professional with extensive power generation experience to make a significant impact on essential energy infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
Design, model, develop, and test machines, structures, and systems for power plant applications
Develop functional requirements and apply standard engineering principles to project deliverables
Create simulations and prototypes to evaluate preliminary designs and operational performance
Design and test individual components and integrate them into complete systems
Monitor product quality and control process efficiency throughout project lifecycle
Evaluate designs for overall effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety compliance
Investigate root causes of equipment and system failures to maintain quality standards
Recommend improvements based on failure analysis and performance evaluations
Provide construction support and engineering oversight for natural gas and thermal generation projects
Collaborate with project engineers, senior engineers, project managers, and construction managers
Work effectively in construction environments and provide technical guidance as needed
Skills
Self-managed with strong organizational abilities
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Power generation experience, particularly with combustion turbine plants
Familiarity with construction environments and field operations
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Earth
Ability to thrive in collaborative, supportive, and fast-paced work environments
Experience
8 to 10 years of relevant engineering experience
Background in power plant design and construction
Experience with owner/operator organizations or EPC firms preferred
Instrumentation and controls experience is advantageous
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
Professional Engineer license preferred
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Utilities
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