Project Engineer, Electric / Controls (RDF) - Entry, Staff, Senior, or Principal Level

Job Description

• Red Wing, Minnesota, 55066, United States of America
• La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601
• Ashland, Wisconsin, 54806
• Mankato, Minnesota, 56001

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.

Position Summary

This position can be based in Red Wing, MN 55418; Mankato, MN 56001; Ashland, WI 54806; or La Crosse, WI 54601; on a hybrid (3 days per week in the office) work schedule, with occasional travel to the other three sites.

It can be hired at the Entry, Staff, Senior, or Principal level, depending on the candidate's overall qualifications, experience, and interview results.

Position Summary - Entry Level Project Engineer, Electric / Controls / RDF (Refuse-Derived Fuel)

Base Salary Range $68,300 - $86,500 plus 8% Annual Incentive Plan

This is an entry level position designed to develop technical expertise in a particular area of specialty. Performs work that involves conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures or equipment with relatively few complex features for which there are precedents. Activities are of limited scope requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in the specific narrow area of assignments. May lead small-medium, non-critical projects and / or provide field oversight of critical projects under direction of higher-level engineer or supervisor. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy. As proficiency is gained, may work on portions of larger projects. Works under supervision and follows established procedures. May supervise or coordinate the work of interns, drafters, craft personnel, technicians and / or others.

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Position Summary - Staff Level Project Engineer, Electric / Controls (RDF)

Base Salary Range $79,800 - $103,666 Plus 8% Annual Incentive Plan

Under general direction, demonstrates complete understanding and wide application of engineering technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field. Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions. Receives technical guidance on complex problems; completed work reviewed for adequacy in meeting objectives. May lead small-medium non-critical projects or critical projects under direction of higher-level engineer / supervisor. May provide work direction to other professionals and / or staff. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contact. Demonstrates a broad knowledge and proficiency of precedents in the specialty area, a good knowledge of related specialties, and general knowledge of other related disciplines.

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Position Summary - Senior Level Project Engineer, Electric / Controls (RDF)

Base Salary Range $94,600 - $126,134 plus 10% Annual Incentive Plan

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.

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Position Summary - Principal Level Project Engineer, Electric / Controls (RDF)

Base Salary Range $109,300 - $152,766 plus 12% Annual Incentive Plan

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 (i.e. subject matter, function, type of facility, equipment or product). Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Problems must be approached through a series of complex and conceptually related studies, are difficult to define, require unconventional or innovative approaches, and require sophisticated research techniques. Responsible for major project 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. Maintains contacts with individuals and units within and outside the corporation for action on technical matters. Works under consultative direction toward broad general goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Work checked through consultation and agreement with others rather than by formal review of superior. May provide work direction for a team of engineers, technicians and other professionals as necessary to complete assig...