Xcel Energy · 3 months ago
Principal Development Engineer (Mechanical/Process)
Amarillo, TX, 79101
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$109K/yr - $153K/yr
9+ years expXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, and they are seeking a Principal Development Engineer (Mechanical/Process) to provide technical guidance and engineering support for new generation projects and improvements at existing plants. The role focuses on project origination, conceptual design, and engagement with vendors and contractors, while also advising senior leadership on fleet planning strategy.
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Responsibilities
Applies extensive technical expertise and has a higher-level understanding of the basic principles of other related disciplines
Fully demonstrates the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level by applying advanced technical principles, theories and concepts, and contributes to the development of new principles, concepts and technical standards
Fully demonstrates unique technical skills
As a recognized internal technical SME, conceives plans and conducts research to develop procedures, codes and standards in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity and supports the development of technical documentation through a series of complex and conceptually related studies requiring unconventional or innovative approaches
Exercises authority and technical leadership on assignments that are often self-initiated and self-directed
Assignments are strategic and have significant long-term implications to achievement of overall business objectives
May lead multiple critical and/or complex projects including research, design, equipment specification & selection, installation, start-up, commissioning and evaluation of work progress and results
Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications
Manages bid/evaluation processes which include the preparation of bid documents, completion of technical evaluations for proposals and the review and approval of recommendations for selection
Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs
Is influential in all forms of communications with internal and external business
May provide oversight of engineers, interns, craft personnel, technicians and other professionals
Forms mentoring relationships with less experienced engineers for the transfer of knowledge and continuous self-development of technical skills and competencies
Demonstrates effective leadership skills
May provide overall coordination of processes related to budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting and work order management, in support of existing engineering projects or packaging proposals for future projects
Qualification
Required
Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, preferred mechanical or chemical 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
PMP certification
Experience in power project development including origination, technology selection, environmental permitting, performance calculations, contract support, etc
Experience with low-carbon or emerging energy process technology like synthetic fuels, carbon capture, nuclear energy, thermal energy storage, geothermal power, etc
Project management skills or history of leading multi-discipline project teams
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
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Tim Peterson
CIO/CTO
Recent News
2025-12-27
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