Power Plant Mechanical Engineer – Entry, Staff, Senior

Role Overview

• Candidate will work with engineering staff to support the reliable and efficient operation of Xcel Energy’s generation assets.
• Duties would include technical support for equipment repairs, involvement in troubleshooting for operational issues, project management tasks for asset improvement and budgetary planning for the site.
• Work closely with departments within Xcel Energy such as Operations, Maintenance, Environmental and Projects to maintain safe and reliable operation of our Power Plants.
• This position will support the King Plant and metro-based Peaking facilities.
• The candidate must have the ability to travel to various Power Plants as needed throughout the region.
• May lead small-medium, non-critical projects and/or provide field oversight of critical projects under direction of higher-level engineer or supervisor.

Requirements

• Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, mechanical, chemical, aerospace or civil engineering degrees preferred.
• 0+ years relevant engineering experience.
• Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
• Preferred EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) 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