Natural Gas Materials Engineer

Job overview

The Natural Gas Materials Engineer role is onsite in Saint Paul, MN. The anticipated starting base pay is $70,000–$156,600 per year, with placement at an engineering level commensurate with skills and experience. The role supports the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of Xcel Energy’s natural gas facilities. The engineer evaluates materials, equipment, standards, and operating information to develop technical guidance and improve material performance. The role supports qualification and testing, failure investigations, standardization, and risk-informed decisions in collaboration with operations, engineering, compliance, supply chain, manufacturers, and other stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Apply engineering standards and techniques
• support technical documentation, procedures, and project activities
• provide technical support for operations, maintenance, testing, diagnostics, and regulatory work
• coordinate or lead project phases under appropriate direction
• support bid and proposal evaluations
• exchange technical information with internal teams and external vendors
• and contribute to continuous improvement and material evaluations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

natural gas materials engineer

natural gas

materials engineering

gas transmission

gas distribution

material qualification

material testing

failure investigations

saint paul mn

xcel energy

$70,000–$156,600 per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual incentive program
• medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision plans
• life insurance
• disability coverage
• tuition reimbursement
• pension and 401(k)
• paid time off, holidays, volunteer paid time off, and parental leave.

Why this role

The posting offers entry, staff, senior, and principal levels. Requirements vary by level and include an ABET-accredited engineering bachelor’s degree and relevant experience; EIT/FE or PE credentials are required or preferred at specified levels.

About the employer

Xcel Energy is hiring for this role. Industry: Natural Gas Distribution. Sector: 22.