Xcel Energy · 13 hours ago
Substation Structural Engineer (Entry, Staff, Senior or Principal)
Twin Cities Area
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$70K/yr - $157K/yr
0+ years expXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, offering a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services. The Substation Structural Engineer role involves overseeing and executing design and calculations for steel structures and foundations, while coordinating with various engineering disciplines and providing technical oversight.
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Responsibilities
Applies extensive technical expertise and has an understanding of the basic principles 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
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.)
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
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
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
Effectively and with precision resolves difficult technical/business matters both inter-organizationally and with outside customer/vendors with all formats of communication
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
Leads activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects
Perform and/or oversee detailed design, calculations, and fabrication details for rolled steel and tapered tubular steel structures and foundations. Foundation types include spread footings, drilled piers, and piles
Create and maintain standards for design, procurement, and construction of civil/structural substation components
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, construction, project management, and supply chain
Provide technical oversight and guidance to internal engineers and designers and to external engineering teams
Qualification
Required
Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum
Civil or structural engineering degree preferred
0+ years relevant engineering experience for Entry Engineer Level
2+ years relevant engineering experience for Staff Engineer Level
5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE required or 7+ years without EIT/FE for Senior Engineer Level
9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE registration required or 15+ years without PE for Principal Engineer Level
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 for Entry Engineer Level
EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred for Staff Engineer Level
PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need for Senior Engineer Level
Experience designing substations or other non-building structures
STAAD, RISA, SPcolumn, LPile, MFAD, or similar analytical software
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
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