Substation Engineer, Senior or Principal

Job overview

The Substation Engineer, Senior or Principal role is listed in Eau Claire, WI, with Minneapolis, MN also named as a possible location. Xcel Energy describes a hybrid work model; many roles work onsite three days per week, though expectations vary by role and team. Compensation is $97,000–$178,900 per year. The engineer supports Xcel Energy's electricity and natural gas operations and its work toward reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. The engineer serves as a technical subject matter expert, leading complex engineering projects and developing technical procedures, standards, and solutions. The role advises management and customers, supports project research, design, equipment selection, installation, and commissioning, and may provide work direction and mentoring to other professionals.

What you'll do

• Apply advanced engineering expertise and contribute to technical principles, concepts, and standards
• conduct research and develop procedures and technical documentation
• provide technical leadership on strategic assignments
• lead complex projects involving research, design, equipment selection, installation, start-up, and commissioning
• advise management and customers
• manage bid and evaluation processes
• mentor less experienced engineers
• support budgeting, estimating, forecasting, and work order management.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substation engineer

senior engineer

principal engineer

eau claire wi

minneapolis mn

xcel energy

hybrid work model

electric utilities

engineering projects

technical leadership

$97,000-$178,900/year

abet engineering degree

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual incentive program
• medical and pharmacy
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• disability coverage
• tuition reimbursement
• pension
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• holidays
• parental leave.

Why this role

Senior and Principal levels have distinct experience and registration requirements; hybrid work expectations vary by role, team, and business needs.

About the employer

Xcel Energy is hiring for this role. Industry: Electric Power Distribution. Sector: 22.