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    Facility Rating Engineer - Denver, United States - Xcel Energy

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    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

    Under general direction, demonstrates complete understanding & wide application of engineering technical principle, theories, & concepts in the field. Independently determines & develops approaches to solutions. Receives technical guidance on complex problems; completed work reviewed for adequacy in meeting objectives. May lead small-medium non-critical projects or critical projects under direction of higher level engineer/supervisor. May provide work direction to other professionals &/or staff. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. Frequent inter-organizational & outside customer contact. Demonstrates a broad knowledge & proficiency of precedents in the specialty area, a good knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines.

    Essential Responsibilities

  • Provide feedback, clarifications, technical direction to project teams to ensure proper facility ratings models and processes are completed timely to meet compliance requirements
  • Understand the tools and systems that support the ratings process
  • Create process documentation around the ratings process and suggest process improvements
  • Be a subject matter advisor as it relates to facility ratings for all of the Transmission Business Unit including providing education or presentations as needed
  • Ensure that ratings are properly communicated to impacted parties both inside and outside the company
  • Support creation and updating of the Facility Rating Methodology
  • Support ongoing efforts to stay current with new regulations such as Ambient Adjusted Ratings
  • Suggest improvements to the facility rating methodology
  • Update and maintain Xcel's Bulk Electric System (BES) lists
  • Uses & applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, & techniques to perform activities/assignments that may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials or methods & difficult coordination requirements.
  • Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.) Utilizes & may assist with the development of procedures requiring a broad knowledge & proficiency in a specialty area & has a general knowledge of related disciplines.
  • Works under the general direction of a higher level engineer or supervisor for routine engineering projects. Provide ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, testing/diagnostics & Regulatory. May provide field engineering oversight &/or direction for activities such as commissioning, testing, inspections, etc.
  • May lead small-medium, non-critical projects. Coordinate/leads critical projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation & commissioning), under the direction of a higher level engineer or supervisor. Work reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
  • Under the direction of a higher level engineer/supervisor supports bid/evaluation processes including preparation of bid documents, completion of technical evaluations for proposals; provide recommendations for selection, etc. Partners & communicates with areas such as Supply Chain & Legal following appropriate processes.
  • Frequently exchanges information in all formats, on matters having a wide range of importance & complexity both inter-organizationally & with outside customers.
  • May assign tasks & coordinate work of interns, drafters, technicians, craft personnel &/or others. Provide guidance & mentoring to less experienced engineers. Responsible for continuous self-development of technical skills & competencies.
  • Performs activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects. Minimum Requirements - Staff Engineer
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency).
  • 2+year's relevant engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated broad knowledge & proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines.
  • Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills & core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
  • EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred Minimum Requirements - Senior Engineer
  • Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)
  • 5+ years relevant engineering experience EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required
  • Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
  • Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need

    Minimum Requirements - Principal Engineer

  • Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)
  • 9+ years relevant engineering experience PE (Professional Engineer) registration required
  • Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.

    Preferred Requirements

  • Familiarity with FERC/NERC and other regulations
  • Familiarity with IEEE standards
  • Proficient in both substation and transmission line ratings including equipment ratings 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

    Non-Bargaining

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    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: 05/12/24

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