Xcel Energy Employment – Electrical Fleet Engineer

Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.)
• Applies extensive technical expertise and has an understanding of the basic principals 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Effectively and with precision resolves difficult technical/business matters both inter-organizationally and with outside customer/vendors with all formats of communication.

Job Requirements:

• PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need
• Arc Flash analysis experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NERC standards (PRC, MOD, VAR, etc).
• 5+ years relevant engineering experience
• Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency).
• EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required

Job Details:

Company: Xcel Energy

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Henderson, CO, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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