Xcel Energy
Provides energy services across multiple states, focusing on clean, reliable, and affordable solutions.
Substation Field Engineer (Staff, Senior or Principal)
Field engineer designing, testing, and overseeing substation projects for Xcel Energy.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The engineering position operates under general direction, applying a broad understanding of technical principles to develop solutions and lead small‑to‑medium projects. The role may also provide guidance to interns, draftsmen, and technicians while representing the organization on complex technical issues. Core duties include applying engineering standards to resolve design conflicts, creating technical documentation, supporting operations, maintenance, testing, and regulatory activities, and coordinating project phases from research to commissioning. The engineer also mentors less‑experienced staff and participates in budgeting, estimating, and work‑order management. • Apply engineering standards to resolve complex design and material challenges. • Develop and maintain technical documentation such as designs, calculations, and reports. • Provide technical support for operations, maintenance, testing/diagnostics, and regulatory compliance. • Lead or coordinate project phases including research, design, procurement, installation, and commissioning. • Mentor and assign tasks to interns, draftsmen, technicians, and other support staff. • Perform budgeting, cost estimating, forecasting, and work‑order management for engineering projects. • Prepare bid documents and conduct technical evaluations for proposals. • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Legal, and external customers throughout project lifecycles.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸design standards
- ▸technical documentation
- ▸operations support
- ▸project coordination
- ▸staff mentoring
- ▸cost estimating
What You Bring
Three career levels are offered: Staff Engineer (2+ years experience, Bachelor’s in engineering, EIT/FE preferred, $81K‑$106K), Senior Engineer (5‑7 years experience, EIT/FE required or 7+ years without, $97K‑$129K), and Principal Engineer (9‑15+ years experience, PE required for 9+ years, $112K‑$156K). All levels require an ABET‑accredited degree, preferably electrical engineering.
Requirements
- ▸2+ yrs
- ▸5‑7 yrs
- ▸9‑15+ yrs
- ▸eit/fe
- ▸pe
- ▸abet degree
Benefits
Xcel Energy provides a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive programs, health and dental plans, retirement options, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and various flexible spending accounts. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and accommodates applicants with disabilities. • Earn a salary ranging from $81,000 to $156,600 depending on level and experience. • Access benefits such as annual incentive programs, health plans, retirement savings, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and transportation assistance.
Work Environment
Field