Xcel Energy · 1 day ago
Project Engineer - LNG/LPG Gas Plants
Twin Cities Area
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$68K/yr - $153K/yr
0+ years expXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, and they are seeking a Project Engineer for LNG/LPG Gas Plants. The role involves performing engineering tasks of limited scope under supervision, leading small projects, and providing technical support for project activities.
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Responsibilities
Uses and applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to perform activities/assignments of limited scope
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
Provides ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Commissioning, Regulatory, Code Compliance, etc. May provide field engineering oversight for activities such as commissioning, testing, inspections etc. under direct supervision
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
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
Effectively exchanges information in all formats, on matters having a wide range of importance and complexity both inter-organizationally and with outside customer/vendors
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
May perform activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects
Higher level engineers may be responsible for additional responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency) and 0+ years relevant engineering experience
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization
Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency) and 2+ years 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
Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency) and 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required, OR 7+ years relevant engineering experience without 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
Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency) and 9+ years relevant engineering experience with a PE (Professional Engineer) registration required, OR 15+ years relevant engineering experience without a PE (Professional Engineer) required
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization
Preferred
Preferred EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering)
LNG/LPG experience preferred
PMP Certification preferred
Benefits
Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Tim Peterson
CIO/CTO
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