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Distributed Energy Resource Engineer (Staff, Senior, or Principal)Xcel Energy • Denver, CO, US
Distributed Energy Resource Engineer (Staff, Senior, or Principal)

Distributed Energy Resource Engineer (Staff, Senior, or Principal)

Xcel Energy • Denver, CO, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

  • Denver, Colorado, 80223, United States of America
  • Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55401

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.

The job summary below and responsibilities reflect the senior engineer level role . The successfully chosen candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with their skills and experience as different skills and / or experience will be required at the senior and principal engineer levels.

The D ER Engineer will be a subject matter expert for Distributed Energy Resource technologies, including microgrids, distribution solar systems, distribution batteries, flexible generation and loads, and advanced utility control systems and devices. Role will create and / or review design proposals, drawings, operation sequences, testing plans, event analysis, and more. Role will help troubleshoot issues, potentially in the field, and report on operations data and events. As a subject matter expert, this role will be responsible for communicating to internal and external stakeholders about these systems.

Position Summary

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

  • 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.
  • 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 & proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines.
  • Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills & core competencies for this engineering level established & 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

  • Required 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 & 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

  • Required 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 & documented by the organization.
  • Preferred Experience and Skills

  • Experience with Distributed Energy Resource (DER) design, interconnection, protection, controls integration, and operation
  • Familiarity with Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS)
  • Proficiency in SCADA device design, integration, and operation
  • Knowledge of distribution power delivery asset design, integration, and operation
  • Expertise in distribution system protection and control
  • 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 : $79,800.00 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 : 12 / 04 / 25

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