Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

Serve as the leader for Substation Field Engineering for Xcel Energy’s Public Service of Colorado service area. Reports to the Sr. Director, Transmission Asset Management. Responsibility includes 250 transmission and distribution substations located in the Denver metro area and other parts of Colorado. This role does not include Substation Commissioning Engineering responsibilities. Provides visionary, strategic and technical leadership while directing Xcel Energy's Substation Field and/or Commissioning Engineering activities for high voltage substations. Accountable for providing resident technical matter expertise and real-time technical support to construction, maintenance and operations teams for high voltage substations. Manages the development of best-practice commissioning and maintenance procedures and practices. Manages root cause analysis of equipment failures and event investigations. Accountable for assigned portions of Xcel Energy NERC/FERC compliance responsibilities, goals and objectives related to system protection and CIP. Accountable for attainment of corporate and business unit goals and objectives. Committed to employee development.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manages engineering support of substation maintenance activities and/or commissioning activities as assigned. Accountabilities for substation field engineering assignments include the implementation and management of substation maintenance work plans, substation event investigations and root cause analysis of equipment problems and managing the development of maintenance standards. Accountabilities for substation commissioning engineering assignments include the implementation and management of commissioning procedures and practices to meet system reliability and dependability requirements, and managing the development of commissioning standards.

• Accountable for the adherence and execution of operating company regulatory compliance related to system protection and CIP including all applicable NERC and regional reliability coordinator.

• Establishes and champions the Department's business plan, goals and objectives in line with corporate and business unit strategic goals and initiatives.

• Responsible for effective, efficient and competitive utilization of resources, with emphasis on safety, timeliness, cost-containment, system reliability, customer satisfaction, optimal asset utilization and compliance with regulations.

• Develops leadership, selects and retains a multi-functional, diverse and well-trained workforce which is motivated and empowered. Models innovative approaches. Promotes employee involvement in continuous learning, career planning and enhancing job/industry knowledge and skills. Promotes engineers being professionally registered.

• Communicates with and establishes effective working relationships with external entities and internal organizations to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation.

• Represents the company nationally and locally through participation in industry and professional forums in order to stay abreast of emerging industry changes, issues and technologies.

Minimum Requirements

BS in engineering (electrical preferred). Minimum of 10 years' relevant engineering experience. Five or more years of prior management experience preferred. Specific experience in the area of substation maintenance and/or commissioning engineering preferred. Professional Engineering registration required. Demonstrates technical expertise while serving as a technical resource to others. Familiar with Xcel Energy safety programs and requirements, OSHA, EPA, NESC, NERC and FERC regulations and compliance requirements.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com .

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $122,000.00 to $173,933.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following 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

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

Deadline to Apply: 05/02/24

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