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Director Engineering – Major Projects Group
Xcel Energy. Provide strategic leadership and technical direction for all engineering oversight functions supporting the Major Projects Group across Xcel Energy operating companies .
Posted 9/17/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $148,400 - $210,733 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in engineering leadership, overseeing multi-discipline teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to manage large capital project portfolios and support regulatory filings while implementing quality assurance processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Engineering LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceProject Management Professional (PMP)Professional Engineer (PE) RegistrationMulti-Discipline Engineering Oversight
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Hard Skills
Engineering DesignConstruction ManagementProject ManagementEPC Delivery ModelsTechnical Risk AssessmentValue EngineeringDesign OptimizationQuality AssuranceQuality ControlScope Development
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) RegistrationProject Management Professional (PMP)
Industry Keywords
NERCFERCNESCNECOSHADOTEPACPCNRate Case FilingsCapital Projects
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic leadership and technical direction for all engineering oversight functions supporting the Major Projects Group across Xcel Energy operating companies
- Serve as enterprise engineering authority for major projects
- Oversee internal engineers and professional engineering consultants across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines
- Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable codes, company standards, and regulatory requirements
- Oversee engineering deliverables including certified designs, drawing packages, specifications, models, and procurement support
- Establish and maintain uniform engineering standards, specifications, and design criteria for major capital projects
- Provide engineering leadership across a multi-billion-dollar capital project portfolio
- Conduct scope development, EPC engineering deliverable reviews, constructability reviews, design optimization, value engineering, and technical risk assessment
- Coordinate with internal organizations, EPC partners, construction leadership, project controls, supply chain, operations, regulatory, and legal teams
- Prepare and support regulatory filings including CPCNs, route permits, and rate case filings
- Ensure compliance with NERC/FERC reliability standards, Bulk Electric System requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
- Lead engineering quality assurance and quality control across the major projects portfolio
- Implement lessons-learned and feedback processes for continuous improvement
- Research and evaluate technology and equipment alternatives for system, environmental, and safety performance
- Develop, select, and retain a diverse, trained, and motivated engineering workforce
- Build internal engineering capability and support long-term workforce strategy
- Represent Xcel Energy in industry and professional forums
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of 12 years of combined experience in engineering, design, construction, and/or project management
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering leadership or management positions
- Experience overseeing multi-discipline engineering teams and external engineering consultants
- Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations, including NESC, NEC, NERC/FERC, OSHA, DOT, and EPA
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with EPC, EPCM, and/or CMAR delivery models for large capital projects preferred
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
- Experience with utility capital project governance processes preferred
- Experience managing large portfolios of professional engineering consultant resources preferred
- Experience supporting regulatory filings, rate case proceedings, or CPCN applications preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual Incentive Program
- Long Term Incentive
- 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
- Hybrid work model
- Up to 50% travel between regions