Hydroelectric Reliability Engineer (Senior, Staff, or Entry)

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 youre looking for.

Are you looking for a career that combines technical expertise with the opportunity to work in some of the most beautiful locations in the Rocky Mountains This role offers the chance to support operations at hydroelectric plants located in Georgetown Glenwood Springs Telluride Durango and Salidaareas known for their stunning scenery outdoor recreation and vibrant mountain communities.

As a Reliability Engineer you will ensure optimal performance reliability and availability of equipment across multiple hydroelectric facilities. This role focuses on implementing reliability-centered maintenance strategies analyzing equipment performance data and driving continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and extend asset life.

Key Responsibilities :

Perform complex problem solving of technical issues to reduce equipment downtime

Quantify equipment risk and develop corrective action plans to mitigate risk

Analyze equipment failure rates failure causes and risk trends to prioritize maintenance and future investments

Ensure implementation and optimization of equipment maintenance strategies for turbines generators and auxiliary systems

Define critical spare parts strategy based on failure modes asset criticality and failure history

Perform root cause analysis and identify corrective action plans to prevent repeat failures.

Participate in industry networking and research new technologies to improve equipment reliability

Implement condition monitoring technologies (vibration analysis thermography oil analysis) for rotating and electrical equipment.

Provide engineering support for capital projects upgrades and refurbishment of powerhouse equipment.

This position includes regular onsite support at the Cabin Creek Pumped Storage Hydro Facility near Georgetown Colorado. You will be expected to work onsite at least three days per week ensuring close collaboration with operations and maintenance teams. To support daily travel to this location a competitive travel stipend can be provided.

The job summary below and responsibilities reflect the staff 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 entry engineer levels.

Position Summary

Under general direction demonstrates complete understanding & wide application of engineering technical principle theories & concepts in the field. Independently determines & 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 & / or staff. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. Frequent inter-organizational & outside customer contact. Demonstrates a broad knowledge & proficiency of precedents in the specialty area a good knowledge of related specialties & general knowledge of other related disciplines.

Essential Responsibilities

Uses & applies technical standards principles theories concepts & techniques to perform activities / assignments that may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements unsuitability of conventional materials or methods & difficult coordination requirements.

Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs testing calculations reports standards etc.) Utilizes & may assist with the development of procedures requiring a broad knowledge & proficiency in a specialty area & has a general knowledge of related disciplines.

Works under the general direction of a higher-level engineer or supervisor for routine engineering projects. Provide ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations Maintenance testing / diagnostics & Regulatory. May provide field engineering oversight & / or direction for activities such as commissioning testing inspections etc.

May lead small-medium non-critical projects. Coordinate / leads critical projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research design equipment selection procurement support installation & commissioning) under the direction of a higher-level engineer or supervisor. Work reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

Under the direction of a higher-level engineer / supervisor supports bid / evaluation processes including preparation of bid documents completion of technical evaluations for proposals; provide recommendations for selection etc. Partners & communicates with areas such as Supply Chain & Legal following appropriate processes.

Frequently exchanges information in all formats on matters having a wide range of importance & complexity both inter-organizationally & with outside customers.

May assign tasks & coordinate work of interns drafters technicians craft personnel & / or others. Provide guidance & mentoring to less experienced engineers. Responsible for continuous self-development of technical skills & competencies.

Performs activities such as budgeting estimating forecasting accounting work order management in support of engineering projects.

Entry Engineer Level (Salary Range : $)

Minimum Requirements

Required bachelors degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum electrical or mechanical engineering degree preferred.

0 years relevant engineering experience Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.

Preferred EIT / FE (Engineer in Training / Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred.

Staff Engineer Level (Salary Range : $79800-$103666)

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree in engineering from ABET accredited electrical or mechanical engineering degree preferred.

2years 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 : $94600-$126134)

Minimum Requirements

Required bachelors degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum electrical or mechanical 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.

Preferred Experience & Skills

Experience in power generation or heavy industrial environments.

Experience with hydroelectric equipment (turbines generators governors pumps valves instrumentation)

Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies

Proficiency in reliability tools (RCFA FMEA RCM) and CMMS systems.

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 youre 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.

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Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is : $68300.00 to $126134.00 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.

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Deadline to Apply : 12 / 10 / 25

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Key Skills

Kubernetes,FMEA,Continuous Improvement,Elasticsearch,Go,Root cause Analysis,Maximo,CMMS,Maintenance,Mechanical Engineering,Manufacturing,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 68300 - 126134