Xcel Energy · 18 hours ago
Electrical Engineer (contract)
Maple Grove, MI
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$46/hr - $61/hr
1+ years expXcel Energy is seeking field-based Substation Electrical Engineers to support brownfield substation projects across Minnesota. These roles focus on upgrade, integration, replacement, and maintenance of existing substation equipment, emphasizing hands-on field execution and troubleshooting.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Support brownfield substation activities, including breaker replacements and transformer filling (equipment already designed)
Perform equipment upgrades, replacements, and system integrations within existing substations
Maintain and update substation electrical equipment and systems
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical drawings
Provide field-level electrical troubleshooting during installation, commissioning, and maintenance activities
Support breaker replacement activities, including basic reprogramming when required
Work with SAP projects, documentation, and asset tracking as needed
Interface with PLC systems (no programming required, but familiarity is beneficial)
Ensure compliance with safety standards, procedures, and Xcel Energy requirements
Coordinate with project teams, contractors, and operations personnel during field execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related electrical discipline)
Substation field experience or strong working knowledge of substation environments
Ability to work in the field and around energized electrical equipment
Strong understanding of electrical systems and power distribution equipment
Proficiency in: Electrical troubleshooting, Blueprint and schematic reading, Wiring diagrams
Willingness to travel to substations as required within Minnesota
0–1+ years of electrical or substation-related experience (field experience preferred)
Strong foundational knowledge of substation equipment and electrical systems
Ability to learn on-the-job under the guidance of senior engineers and field leads
5+ years of substation electrical engineering field experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Minnesota – required
Proven experience supporting substation upgrades, breaker replacements, and system integrations
Ability to independently support field activities and provide technical guidance
Strong experience with SAP projects and documentation workflows
Preferred
EIT certification preferred but not required
Familiarity with PLC systems (programming not required, exposure preferred)
Experience with breaker reprogramming during equipment replacement
Background working with firms such as 1TEC Engineering, Integral Power, or similar substation-focused organizations
Prior experience in field service electrical engineering roles within utility or power environments
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
H1B Sponsorship
Xcel Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6)
2024 (6)
2023 (6)
2022 (4)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)
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
2026-01-22
2026-01-17
2026-01-16
Company data provided by crunchbase