Engineer I, Engineer II - Substation Maintenance Job In Denver Colorado

This position is for work in the Substation Maintenance Engineering Department. Work will involve all aspects of substation engineering, operations, and maintenance. The successful candidate will be placed at the Engineer I or Engineer II level commensurate with the candidate's skills and experience. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to analyze and develop solutions to problems associated with substation physical apparatus as well as relaying and control systems at the transmission and distribution level. The position interfaces with field personnel and approximately 25% of time will be spent in the field. Some overnight travel is likely. Successful applicant is required to provide documents under the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Eligibility Form I-9. This position does not include Visa sponsorship. An Electrical Engineering degree is required.

Summary
This is the entry level for professional engineering work. Performs assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, system analysis, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks. Tasks may include production of comprehensive system (transmission) plans, or distribution designs. Limited exercise of judgment is required on details or work and in making preliminary selections and adaptation of engineering alternatives. May partner with Manager, Principal or Senior Planners on assignments or in representing the company in regulatory matters. Must apply basic business acumen to maximize asset utilization. May serve as a technical resource for business units as needed.

Essential Responsibilities

• Using prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer. Applies standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results, and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.
  
• Performs routine tasks designed to provide experience and familiarization with engineering staff, methods, practices and programs of Xcel Energy. Assists with planning and design projects, provide technical support and guidance for design, construction and operations. Work with Supervisor on assignments with unusual or difficult problems.. Receives close supervision on new aspects of assignments.
  
• Prepares schedules and estimates for specific projects, may analyze reliability, system deficiencies. May be involved with area teams to determine opportunities and set action plans. Participates in planning, engineering and operational study teams or committees.
  
• Determines cost effective solutions. Prepares written recommendations
  
• Stay abreast of new technologies and current industry practice.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (equivalency to an ABET accredited degree would be recognized by ABET as having "substantial equivalency" or through a "mutual recognized agreement")

Preferred

• Experience with utility engineering or Power Systems coursework
• Passed the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering Exam) or possess EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certificate
• Membership in Professional Society (Associate Grade) and/or Technical Societies (Associate Grade)