Gas Systems Engineer (Entry, Staff, Senior, or Principal)

Job overview

The Gas Systems Engineer role is full-time and listed in Denver, CO. Xcel Energy describes a hybrid work model, with many roles onsite three days per week, while noting that expectations vary by role, team, and business needs. Compensation is $70,000–$156,600 per year. The role supports Xcel Energy’s natural gas engineering work and its reliable energy service. The engineer provides technical expertise and support for gas system projects, operations, maintenance, testing, and regulatory work. The role develops technical solutions and documentation, coordinates projects, and contributes to safe and effective system performance; placement depends on the candidate’s skills and experience.

What you'll do

• Apply engineering standards and technical principles
• develop technical documentation, designs, calculations, reports, and standards
• provide technical support for operations, maintenance, testing, diagnostics, and regulatory activities
• provide field engineering oversight for support, testing, installation, inspections, and commissioning
• coordinate or lead projects
• evaluate bids and proposals
• resolve technical and business issues
• guide and mentor staff
• support budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, and work order management.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

gas systems engineer

natural gas

engineering projects

operations support

field engineering

regulatory support

denver co

xcel energy

$70,000–$156,600/year

hybrid work model

annual incentive

401(k)

pension

tuition reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The posting considers entry, staff, senior, and principal levels, with placement based on skills and experience. Mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering and natural gas experience are preferred.

About the employer

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