Xcel Energy Jobs – Real Time Planning Engineer

Job Description:

This is an entry level position designed to develop technical expertise in a particular area of specialty. Performs work that involves conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures or equipment with relatively few complex features for which there are precedents. Activities are of limited scope requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in the specific narrow area of assignments. May lead small-medium, non-critical projects and/or provide field oversight of critical projects under direction of higher level engineer or supervisor. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy. As proficiency is gained, may work on portions of larger projects. Works under supervision and follows established procedures. May supervise or coordinate the work of interns, drafters, craft personnel, technicians and/or others.

Job Responsibilities:

• May coordinate the work of interns, drafters, technicians, and/or others and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
• Responsible for continuous self development of technical skills and competencies.
• Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.)
• Utilizes and may assist with the development of procedures.
• Effectively exchanges information in all formats, on matters having a wide range of importance and complexity both inter-organizationally and with outside customer/vendors.
• Coordinates/leads projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation and commissioning), under the direction of a higher level engineer or supervisor.
• Uses and applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to perform activities/assignments of limited scope.
• May perform activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.
• Provides ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics, Regulatory, etc.
• May provide field engineering oversight for activities such as commissioning, testing, inspections etc. under direct supervision.
• Under the direction of a higher level engineer/supervisor, supports bid/evaluation processes by performing basic analysis and calculations on existing documentation and materials that support the preparation of bid documents. In completing segments of technical evaluations for proposals may need to effectively communicate with other business areas of the company following appropriate processes.

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated broad knowledge & proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines.
• EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required
• 5+ years relevant engineering experience
• Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills & core competencies for this engineering level established and documented by the organization.
• 2+ years relevant engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency).
• Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.

Job Details:

Company: Xcel Energy

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Amarillo, TX, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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