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The primary responsibility of this position will be involvement in the CAPX 2020 series of projects. CAPX2020 is a joint initiative of 11 transmission-owning utilities in Minnesota and the surrounding region that are to expand the high voltage electric transmission grid (nearly 650 Miles of new 345kV transmission lines) to ensure continued reliable service (www.capx2020.com). Engineering involvement in this project would include; permitting support, creating detailed scopes, engineering calculations, detailed design drawings, Modeling in PLS CADD, material specification & requisitions, estimating, construction support, overall project coordination and scheduling. This position also requires occasional on call duties and after hours response. Other core responsibilities are to provide engineering and design for the construction of transmission lines in Minnesota, Wisconsin, N. Dakota, S. Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. These lines range in voltage from 35kV to 500kV. Work in Xcel Energy's Transmission Line Engineering Department provides a broad range of career opportunities and extremely challenging high voltage projects. Summary
Has full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing and coordinating project assignments. Plans and develops engineering projects which have unique or controversial problems and which have an important impact on the corporation. Work involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel solutions. Maintains contacts with individuals and units within and outside the corporation for action on technical matters. Requires the use of advance techniques with knowledge and expertise resulting from extensive progressive experience.
Essential Responsibilities
- One or more of the following:
1) in a supervisory capacity (i) plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a number of large and important projects or a project of major scope and importance; or (ii) is responsible for the entire engineering program of an organization when the program is or limited complexity and scope. The extent of his or her responsibilities generally requires a few (3 to 5) subordinate supervisors or team leaders with a least one in a position comparable to a Senior Specialty Engineer. 2) As an individual researcher or worker conceives, plans, and conducts research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity. The problems must be approached through a series of complex and conceptually related studies, are difficult to define, require unconventional or novel approaches, and require sophisticated research techniques. Available guides and precedents contain critical gaps, are only partially related to the problem, or may be largely lacking due to the novel character of the project. At this level, the individual researcher generally will have contributed inventions, new designs, or techniques which are of material significance in the solution of important problems. 3) As a staff specialist serves as the technical specialist for the organization (division or company) in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes for an assigned area of responsibility (i.e. subject matter, function, type of facility or equipment, or product). Keeps abreast of new scientific methods and developments affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in emphasis of programs or new programs warranted by such developments. - Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of a staff of engineers, other professionals, and technicians. Evaluates progress of the staff and results obtained, and recommends major changes to achieve overall objectives. Or, as individual research or staff specialist, may be assisted on individual projects by other engineers, other professionals, or technicians.
- Supervision received is essentially administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil 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") plus appropriate continuing education.
- Licensed PE (Professional Engineer) certification
- 9 years engineering experience in the utility industry including significant transmission line engineering
Preferred
- Master's degree in the field of Engineering, Math, or Science from an ABET accredited curriculum
- Membership in Professional Society (Member Grade) and/or Technical Societies (Member Grade)
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