Job Description

Are you an engineer who wants a challenging, rewarding career at a Fortune 500 company that’s committed to excellence, safety and environmental stewardship? Do you want to be part of shaping our energy future? An engineering position at Xcel Energy could be a great match for you.

This is a Transmission Line Engineering position within the Transmission Line Construction and Maintenance Department in Maple Grove, MN.  This position will be responsible for the design, material specification and development of construction drawings for capital and maintenance Transmission Line projects.   You will be mentored by Licensed Engineers within the Transmission Organization to learn how to complete line, foundation, structural, and electrical designs.  Applicants with Electrical or Civil Engineering degrees will be given preference.

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.
 

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 and/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.
Position can be located in either Maple Grove, MN or Eau Claire, WI

Senior Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency). Electrical or Civil preferred.
5+ years relevant engineering experience
EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
PE (Professional Engineer) registration 

Preferred

EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) 
Experience utilizing transmission asset management software
Proficient in utilizing PLS-CADD for Transmission Line design
Experience producing Transmission Line work packages
Ability to estimate Transmission Line  project costs utilizing INEIGHT software
Working knowledge of SAP software
Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering

Staff Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency).  Electrical or Civil preferred.
2+ years relevant engineering experience (Transmission Line experience strongly preferred)
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 and documented by the organization.

Preferred

EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred
Experience utilizing transmission asset management software
Proficient in utilizing PLS-CADD for Transmission Line design
Experience producing Transmission Line work packages
Ability to estimate Transmission Line  project costs utilizing INEIGHT software
Working knowledge of SAP software
Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering

Entry Level Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Civil) from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)
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)