Associate Energy Efficiency Engineer

Xcel Energy

. Provide technical expertise in conservation programs to help customers use energy more efficiently .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $78,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in energy conservation programs, technical-financial modeling, and engineering practices within HVAC, lighting, and industrial processing. Builds strong relationships with stakeholders while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Energy Conservation ExpertiseTechnical-Financial ModelingHVAC KnowledgeEIT CertificationEngineering Degree (BSME/BSEE)

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Hard Skills

Energy Engineering ConsultingTechnical AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceEngineering PracticesModel Development

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Analytical ModelsEnergy Efficient Building Construction

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT Certification

Industry Keywords

HVACLightingCompressed AirIndustrial ProcessingRecommissioningBoilersFurnaces

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical expertise in conservation programs to help customers use energy more efficiently
Provide technical guidance and review to customers, sales staff, and marketing staff
Examine potential applications and recommend solutions
Perform day-to-day engineering in assigned technical areas
Construct analyses in technical-financial models meeting state regulatory and corporate guidelines
Develop rapid but rigorous analytical models
Develop and maintain technical knowledge for assigned gas or electric conservation program areas
Serve as a resource in assigned areas such as HVAC, lighting, compressed air, building construction, motors, controls, industrial processing, boilers, furnaces, and recommissioning
Build relationships with engineering and architectural firms, government agencies, industry associations, and research firms
Meet established project turnaround-time criteria

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSME, BSEE or related engineering degree from an ABET accredited curriculum required
1 year experience with energy conservation preferred in one or more of the following: energy engineering consulting, HVAC, lighting, compressed air, energy efficient building construction, motors, controls, industrial processing, recommissioning, boilers, and furnaces
EIT Certification preferred
Ability to perform engineering in assigned technical areas
Knowledge of regulatory and internal rules and guidelines
Ability to develop technical-financial models using good engineering practice
Ability to work in assigned gas or electric conservation program technical areas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Care Flexible Spending 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
Hybrid work model supporting collaboration and flexibility